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=== Philosophical stance on sources of knowledge ===

Knowledge, whether in science, history, or any other domain, comes primarily from direct observation or the reports of individuals. Textbooks, for example, are authored by scientists who draw from personal research experiences and insights gained from studying others' work in order to synthesize findings from sources such as review articles. Review articles, in turn, reference individual research papers, where data consists of personal observations using the senses or instrument readings. Ultimately, even rigorously reviewed information depends on the honor system, with readers trusting that reported observations are ~~accurately conveyed~~.

Knowledge, whether in science, history, or any other domain, comes primarily from direct observation or the reports of individuals. Textbooks, for example, are authored by scientists who draw from personal research experiences and insights gained from studying others' work in order to synthesize findings from sources such as review articles. Review articles, in turn, reference individual research papers, where data consists of personal observations using the senses or instrument readings. Ultimately, even rigorously reviewed information depends on the honor system, with readers trusting that reported and recorded observations are accurate and genuine. Readers equipped with enough background can theoretically examine both raw data and author interpretations to form their own conclusions. Despite various review layers in knowledge generation, the ultimate source remains individual accounts and records.

This reliance on individuals' reports creates an implicit need for transparency. Readers equipped with enough background can theoretically examine both raw data and author interpretations to form their own conclusions. Despite various review layers in knowledge generation, the ultimate source remains individual accounts and records.

=== Guidance ===

~~=== Policy ===~~

Reflecting this understanding, Ikwipedia aims to clarify the original [[Ikwipedia:Acceptable sources|human source]] of any given claim and to transparently present claims based on [[Ikwipedia:testimonial accounts|testimonial accounts]]. As part of this philosophy, Ikwipedia allows [[Ikwipedia:Published|previously published]] [[Ikwipedia:Acceptable sources|primary sources]], including public interviews and firsthand accounts, as well as any sources [[Ikwipedia:Reliable sources|accepted by Wikipedia]]. Additional secondary and tertiary sources are preferred but not required.

Reflecting this understanding, Ikwipedia allows [[Ikwipedia:Published|previously published]] [[Ikwipedia:Acceptable sources|primary sources]], including public interviews and firsthand accounts, as well as any sources [[Ikwipedia:Reliable sources|~~that would be allowed in~~ Wikipedia]]. Additional secondary and tertiary sources are preferred but not required.

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 === Philosophical stance on sources of knowledge ===
-Knowledge, whether in science, history, or any other domain, comes primarily from direct observation or the reports of individuals. Textbooks, for example, are authored by scientists who draw from personal research experiences and insights gained from studying others' work in order to synthesize findings from sources such as review articles. Review articles, in turn, reference individual research papers, where data consists of personal observations using the senses or instrument readings. Ultimately, even rigorously reviewed information depends on the honor system, with readers trusting that reported observations are accurately conveyed.
+Knowledge, whether in science, history, or any other domain, comes primarily from direct observation or the reports of individuals. Textbooks, for example, are authored by scientists who draw from personal research experiences and insights gained from studying others' work in order to synthesize findings from sources such as review articles. Review articles, in turn, reference individual research papers, where data consists of personal observations using the senses or instrument readings. Ultimately, even rigorously reviewed information depends on the honor system, with readers trusting that reported and recorded observations are accurate and genuine. Readers equipped with enough background can theoretically examine both raw data and author interpretations to form their own conclusions. Despite various review layers in knowledge generation, the ultimate source remains individual accounts and records.
-This reliance on individuals' reports creates an implicit need for transparency. Readers equipped with enough background can theoretically examine both raw data and author interpretations to form their own conclusions. Despite various review layers in knowledge generation, the ultimate source remains individual accounts and records.
+=== Guidance ===
-=== Policy ===
+Reflecting this understanding, Ikwipedia aims to clarify the original [[Ikwipedia:Acceptable sources|human source]] of any given claim and to transparently present claims based on [[Ikwipedia:testimonial accounts|testimonial accounts]]. As part of this philosophy, Ikwipedia allows [[Ikwipedia:Published|previously published]] [[Ikwipedia:Acceptable sources|primary sources]], including public interviews and firsthand accounts, as well as any sources [[Ikwipedia:Reliable sources|accepted by Wikipedia]]. Additional secondary and tertiary sources are preferred but not required.
-Reflecting this understanding, Ikwipedia allows [[Ikwipedia:Published|previously published]] [[Ikwipedia:Acceptable sources|primary sources]], including public interviews and firsthand accounts, as well as any sources [[Ikwipedia:Reliable sources|that would be allowed in Wikipedia]]. Additional secondary and tertiary sources are preferred but not required.