Trust
How BrainMatter earns its authority.
Intelligence is a domain where misinformation compounds. We publish under a strict accountability framework - named editors, independent reviewers, primary sources, and a public corrections log - so every claim can be traced, verified, and challenged.
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Articles cite primary sources
The framework
About & Mission
Who runs BrainMatter and what we're building.
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Editorial Policy
Sourcing, review, corrections, conflict of interest, and the limits of our content.
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Methodology
How articles are researched, drafted, reviewed, and maintained over time.
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Science Review Board
Independent PhD researchers who verify our claims against the literature.
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Citation Standards
Source hierarchy, citation format, and our trusted-source registry.
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Corrections Log
Public, append-only log of every material correction issued.
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Our commitments
- • Every quantitative or clinical claim links to a primary source.
- • Every clinical or technical article is reviewed by a discipline-matched PhD before publication.
- • We do not accept paid coverage, sponsored posts, or product placements.
- • Corrections are public, dated, and never silently rewritten.
- • We do not provide medical, legal, or financial advice - only educational analysis.
Frequently asked
How does BrainMatter verify accuracy?
Every clinical or technical article is reviewed by a discipline-matched PhD on our Science Review Board before publication, and every quantitative or clinical claim links back to a primary source (NIH, CDC, PubMed, Nature, arXiv).
Does BrainMatter accept sponsored content?
No. We do not accept paid coverage, sponsored posts, or product placements. Editorial decisions are independent of any advertiser or donor.
How are corrections handled?
Every material correction is issued publicly, dated, and appended to /corrections. Articles are never silently rewritten.
Does BrainMatter provide medical advice?
No. BrainMatter publishes educational analysis of neuroscience, AI, and intelligence research. It is not medical, legal, or financial advice. See /disclaimer and /editorial-policy.