VERITAS LLC

VERITAS brings transparent, expert-driven truth verification to online information. See how experts think, not just what they conclude.

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The Stars We're Reaching For

VERITAS isn't just a toolβ€”it's a direction. Here's where we're headed.

"It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye."
β€” Antoine de Saint-ExupΓ©ry, The Little Prince

We went to the moon because we decided it was worth doing. The stars are still there. The choice is still available.

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Consensus

Can we rebuild shared reality without enforced conformity?

Not manufactured agreement, but earned convergenceβ€”through honest engagement with evidence, transparent reasoning, and respect for legitimate uncertainty.

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Community

Can we think together without groupthink?

Truth-seeking isn't solitary. It happens in conversation, in debate, in the back-and-forth of minds engaging with minds. VERITAS builds infrastructure for thinking together well.

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Enlightenment

Can we build tools that make themselves obsolete?

We succeed when you don't need us. Every assessment shows its work so you can learn to do that work yourself. We're teaching fishing, not selling fish.

⬇️ Download the Star Chart

The 3D VERITAS Architecture

Three dimensions of a complete system: what we stand on, how we work, and where we're reaching.

Four complete phases of development. Nine foundational documents. One working tool you can use today.

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The Information Crisis

Traditional fact-checking isn't working. We need a better approach.

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Binary Judgments Fail

"True" or "False" verdicts oversimplify complex reality and ignore legitimate uncertainty.

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Trust Has Collapsed

People don't trust fact-checkers because they hide their reasoning and pretend perfection objectivity.

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Process Matters Most

What would change an expert's mind? What can't they determine? This transparency builds trust.

The VERITAS Approach

Expert-driven transparency. Honest uncertainty. Real accountability.

How Experts Think, Not Just What They Conclude

VERITAS shows the methodology behind truth assessments. We display multiple expert perspectives, transparent reasoning, and honest acknowledgment of what cannot be determined.

Our -10 to +10 confidence scale captures nuance. Validators explain their uncertainty factors, what evidence would change their assessment, and where legitimate disagreement exists.

"Cannot Determine" is a valid, respected answer. Epistemic humility builds trust.

Confidence Scale Example

+8 to +10: Very High Confidence
+5 to +7: Moderate Confidence
+2 to +4: Low Confidence
-1 to +1: Cannot Determine
-2 to -10: Confidence it's False

How VERITAS Works

Simple for readers. Rigorous for validators.

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Publishers Request Assessment

News organizations submit articles for expert verification before or after publication.

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Expert Validators Review

Credentialed experts analyze claims using transparent methodology and provide confidence scores.

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Readers See Analysis

Browser extension shows VERITAS badge on verified articles. Click to see full expert reasoning.

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Public Accountability

All assessments are public. Validators build reputations based on accuracy and transparency.

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Why VERITAS is Different

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Nuanced Confidence Scoring

-10 to +10 scale captures the full spectrum from "confidently false" to "confidently true" with honest uncertainty.

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Multiple Expert Validators

See perspectives from different experts with various methodological approaches and backgrounds.

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Transparent Methodology

Every assessment shows what evidence was considered, what's uncertain, and what would change the conclusion.

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Public Track Records

Validators build reputations over time. See their history, accuracy, and areas of expertise.

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Browser Extension

Seamlessly integrated into your browsing experience. See VERITAS badges on supported news sites.

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Epistemic Humility

"Cannot Determine" is valued. Honest about limitations builds more trust than false certainty.

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