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CIVICVS — Preamble
CIVICVS derives from the Latin civis — citizen.
In classical inscriptions, Latin had no lowercase letters, and the character V carried the sound of both “U” and “V.”
Thus, the historically authentic rendering is CIVICVS, while the domain name civicus.us reflects the modern, anglicized form.
This distinction illustrates the practice of a Civic Analyst:
- Start with the record as it truly is, not as we wish it to be.
- Respect linguistic and historical accuracy, while also recognizing modern conventions.
- Make the reasoning process transparent, so every choice can be explained and audited.
Purpose
The purpose of CIVICVS is the defense and restoration of civic knowledge by establishing a new professional role, complementary to journalism: the Civic Analyst.
- Journalism often emphasizes speed, narrative, and credentialism.
- The Civic Analyst emphasizes context, authenticity, and independence.
Three Bedrock Commitments
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Context over Narrative
Evidence without context devolves into propaganda.
The Civic Analyst situates every claim with the context required to interpret it fairly. -
Authenticity over Credentialism
Truth is not validated by credentials alone.
The Civic Analyst examines the record itself, regardless of status or institution. -
Independence over Alignment
Independence safeguards against capture.
The Civic Analyst resists partisanship, remaining accountable only to the civic record.
This Preamble sets the foundation: CIVICVS is both a framework for machines and a compass for humans, guiding how we record, interpret, and defend civic knowledge.