Summary Technical Knowledge & Digital Participation Acknowledges
This is a technical blog post by Alan Pope documenting his process for testing RISC-V software on a virtual machine using QEMU. The content positively engages with freedom of expression (Article 19), technical education and cultural participation in open-source communities (Articles 26-27), and professional engagement in software maintenance (Article 23). The post does not address most UDHR articles but demonstrates implicit support for open knowledge-sharing and community participation through its transparent documentation and collaborative methodology.
Article Heatmap
Negative Neutral Positive No Data
Aggregates
Weighted Mean
+0.33
Unweighted Mean
+0.31
Max
+0.48 Article 27
Min
+0.10 Article 20
Signal
6
No Data
25
Confidence
9%
Volatility
0.13 (Low)
Negative
0
Channels
E: 0.6S: 0.4
SETL
+0.20
Editorial-dominant
FW Ratio
60%
15 facts · 10 inferences
Evidence: High: 0 Medium: 4 Low: 2 No Data: 25
Theme Radar
Editorial Channel
What the content says
+0.60
Article 27Cultural Participation
Medium F:positive A:positive P:positive
Editorial
+0.60
SETL
+0.42
Content extensively discusses and celebrates participation in cultural and scientific commons. RISC-V and Linux are open technical cultures. Author explicitly references 'open instruction set architecture' and participates in the Snap ecosystem, an open-source community. Describes RISC-V as 'the future' with genuine enthusiasm, affirming participation in emerging technical culture.
FW Ratio: 50%
Observable Facts
Author describes RISC-V as 'an open instruction set architecture,' emphasizing openness as core value.
Author explicitly engages with and credits the Ubuntu community, Canonical documentation, and upstream projects (Notepad Next).
Author maintains open-source snaps and publicly tests them, demonstrating participation in shared technical culture.
Inferences
The framing of RISC-V as 'exciting' and 'the future' expresses enthusiasm for participating in open technical culture.
The narrative structure—acknowledging limitations, seeking community input, and sharing results—models cultural participation as collective.
The detailed documentation of technical work contributes to the scientific commons and shared technical knowledge.
+0.50
Article 26Education
Medium F:positive A:positive
Editorial
+0.50
SETL
+0.39
Content strongly promotes technical education and knowledge-sharing. Author openly shares detailed step-by-step instructions, debugging processes, and technical insights. Describes learning journey ('I had not [tested on riscv64]') and commits to further learning ('I should do a proper audit'). Technical writing implicitly advocates for accessible technical education.
FW Ratio: 60%
Observable Facts
Author provides complete QEMU launch scripts with annotations, enabling readers to replicate the setup.
Author references Canonical documentation and credits Heinrich for educational guidance, modeling knowledge-sharing practice.
Author commits to publishing audit results ('I'll report back in another blog post'), indicating ongoing educational contribution.
Inferences
The detailed, transparent technical documentation suggests a philosophy of education as shared responsibility.
The narrative of learning and discovery frames technical education as ongoing and collaborative rather than expert-to-novice.
+0.40
Article 23Work & Equal Pay
Medium F:positive A:positive
Editorial
+0.40
SETL
ND
Content implicitly supports right to work and just conditions through discussion of open-source software maintenance. Author maintains 'nearly 50 snaps' and discusses architectural support work, suggesting engaged professional activity. Mentions consideration of adding automation to testing workflow, indicating optimization of working conditions.
FW Ratio: 75%
Observable Facts
Author states 'I maintain nearly 50 snaps in the Snap Store,' indicating ongoing professional/volunteer software work.
Author acknowledges inefficiency ('tedious, slow, not something you'd do for fun') but continues engagement, suggesting acceptance of working conditions.
Author proposes automation improvements ('I guess I could add some automation here'), indicating attention to optimizing workflow.
Inferences
The narrative of technical maintenance and open-source contribution implicitly affirms the value of work and self-determination in technical labor.
+0.30
Article 29Duties to Community
Low F:positive
Editorial
+0.30
SETL
+0.17
Content implicitly respects duties to community and others through responsible software maintenance and testing practices. Author demonstrates commitment to ensuring snaps actually function (Article 29 emphasis on duties) by testing across architectures even without direct incentive.
FW Ratio: 67%
Observable Facts
Author proactively tests software across architectures ('I should do a proper audit') despite no external requirement, suggesting voluntary community responsibility.
Author feeds back documentation improvements to Canonical, supporting the broader community ecosystem.
Inferences
The commitment to thorough testing despite performance inefficiencies reflects a personal ethic of duty to users and community.
+0.20
Article 19Freedom of Expression
Medium F:positive
Editorial
+0.20
SETL
-0.17
Content demonstrates freedom of expression through technical writing and personal opinion sharing about RISC-V development. Author openly shares his testing process, technical difficulties, and personal preferences without apparent constraints. Humorous asides (wife comments about mainframe, gym metaphor) suggest editorial liberty.
FW Ratio: 60%
Observable Facts
Author presents personal opinions about RISC-V as 'the future' without hedging or editorial gatekeeping.
Content includes humor and conversational tone ('I was genuinely quite chuffed'), indicating editorial freedom in tone and style.
Author explicitly feeds back technical documentation improvements to Canonical, suggesting freedom to critique upstream resources.
Inferences
The personal blog format and unconstrained narrative voice suggest the author exercises Article 19 freedoms without observable limitation.
Inclusion of personal asides and subjective framing indicates freedom to express opinion beyond purely factual technical reporting.
ND
PreamblePreamble
No observable content addressing the Preamble's focus on dignity, justice, peace, or universal human rights principles.
ND
Article 1Freedom, Equality, Brotherhood
Content does not address equality or common humanity in any observable way.
ND
Article 2Non-Discrimination
No discussion of non-discrimination or equal rights.
ND
Article 3Life, Liberty, Security
No content addressing right to life, liberty, or personal security.
ND
Article 4No Slavery
No content addressing slavery or servitude.
ND
Article 5No Torture
No content addressing torture or cruel treatment.
ND
Article 6Legal Personhood
No content addressing right to legal personhood.
ND
Article 7Equality Before Law
No content addressing equal protection before law.
ND
Article 8Right to Remedy
No content addressing right to effective remedy.
ND
Article 9No Arbitrary Detention
No content addressing arbitrary arrest or detention.
ND
Article 10Fair Hearing
No content addressing fair and public hearing.
ND
Article 11Presumption of Innocence
No content addressing criminal law or presumption of innocence.
ND
Article 12Privacy
No content addressing protection of privacy, family, or correspondence.
ND
Article 13Freedom of Movement
No content addressing freedom of movement or residence.
ND
Article 14Asylum
No content addressing right to seek asylum.
ND
Article 15Nationality
No content addressing nationality rights.
ND
Article 16Marriage & Family
No content addressing marriage or family rights.
ND
Article 17Property
No content addressing property rights or protection.
ND
Article 18Freedom of Thought
No content addressing freedom of thought, conscience, or religion.
ND
Article 20Assembly & Association
Low F:positive
No observable content addressing freedom of assembly or association.
FW Ratio: 50%
Observable Facts
Author references the Ubuntu Discourse community and credits Heinrich Schuchardt by name for collaborative technical assistance.
Inferences
The mention of Discourse and collaborative problem-solving suggests openness to associational community structures in technical spaces.
ND
Article 21Political Participation
No content addressing political participation or democratic governance.
ND
Article 22Social Security
No content addressing economic and social security rights.
ND
Article 24Rest & Leisure
No content addressing rest, leisure, or reasonable working hours.
ND
Article 25Standard of Living
No content addressing food, clothing, housing, or health standards.
ND
Article 28Social & International Order
No content addressing social and international order.
ND
Article 30No Destruction of Rights
No content attempting to destroy human rights or freedoms.
Structural Channel
What the site does
Domain Context Profile
Element
Modifier
Affects
Note
Privacy
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No privacy policy or data handling statements observable on provided content.
Terms of Service
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No terms of service observable on provided content.
Accessibility
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No accessibility statement observable on provided content.
Mission
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Personal technical blog; no formal mission statement observable.
Editorial Code
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No editorial code or standards of conduct observable on provided content.
Ownership
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Author identified as Alan Pope; no broader ownership structure stated.
Access Model
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Content appears freely accessible; no paywall or subscription model indicated.
Ad/Tracking
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No advertising or tracking mechanisms observable on provided content.
+0.30
Article 19Freedom of Expression
Medium F:positive
Structural
+0.30
Context Modifier
0.00
SETL
-0.17
Blog platform enables unrestricted publication of technical content. No evidence of editorial censorship, moderation barriers, or access restrictions. Author maintains full editorial control. Comment system not visible in provided content.
+0.30
Article 27Cultural Participation
Medium F:positive A:positive P:positive
Structural
+0.30
Context Modifier
0.00
SETL
+0.42
Blog platform enables participation in technical commons. All code and process described is openly shared. Author credits upstream contributions (Notepad Next, Canonical docs, community members), acknowledging shared cultural heritage. No paywall or subscription model restricts participation.
+0.20
Article 26Education
Medium F:positive A:positive
Structural
+0.20
Context Modifier
0.00
SETL
+0.39
Blog structure enables free access to technical knowledge without paywalls. Content includes executable code and clear documentation references. However, no explicit commitment to accessibility standards (WCAG) visible.
+0.20
Article 29Duties to Community
Low F:positive
Structural
+0.20
Context Modifier
0.00
SETL
+0.17
Blog structure supports but does not enforce community responsibility. No explicit terms of use or code of conduct visible. Free access model aligns with community-oriented values.
+0.10
Article 20Assembly & Association
Low F:positive
Structural
+0.10
Context Modifier
0.00
SETL
ND
Blog platform inherently allows readers to form associations and discuss content (though comment system not visible). No restrictions on assembly implied. Acknowledgment of community via Discourse credit suggests awareness of associational spaces.
ND
PreamblePreamble
No structural elements designed to promote or protect fundamental human dignity or peace.
ND
Article 1Freedom, Equality, Brotherhood
No structural elements related to equal dignity or rights.
ND
Article 2Non-Discrimination
No observable structural commitment to anti-discrimination.
ND
Article 3Life, Liberty, Security
Not applicable to technical blog format.
ND
Article 4No Slavery
Not applicable to technical content.
ND
Article 5No Torture
Not applicable to technical content.
ND
Article 6Legal Personhood
Not applicable to technical content.
ND
Article 7Equality Before Law
Not applicable to technical content.
ND
Article 8Right to Remedy
Not applicable to technical content.
ND
Article 9No Arbitrary Detention
Not applicable to technical content.
ND
Article 10Fair Hearing
Not applicable to technical content.
ND
Article 11Presumption of Innocence
Not applicable to technical content.
ND
Article 12Privacy
No observable privacy protections for readers; however, no privacy violations are described either.
ND
Article 13Freedom of Movement
Not applicable to technical content.
ND
Article 14Asylum
Not applicable to technical content.
ND
Article 15Nationality
Not applicable to technical content.
ND
Article 16Marriage & Family
Not applicable to technical content.
ND
Article 17Property
Not applicable to technical content.
ND
Article 18Freedom of Thought
Not applicable to technical content.
ND
Article 21Political Participation
Not applicable to personal technical blog.
ND
Article 22Social Security
Not applicable to technical content.
ND
Article 23Work & Equal Pay
Medium F:positive A:positive
No structural signals regarding labor rights or working conditions.
ND
Article 24Rest & Leisure
Not applicable to technical content.
ND
Article 25Standard of Living
Not applicable to technical content.
ND
Article 28Social & International Order
Not applicable to technical content.
ND
Article 30No Destruction of Rights
No observable structural threats to UDHR protections.
Supplementary Signals
Epistemic Quality
0.77medium claims
Sources
0.8
Evidence
0.8
Uncertainty
0.7
Purpose
0.8
Propaganda Flags
0techniques detected
Solution Orientation
0.82solution oriented
Reader Agency
0.8
Emotional Tone
hopeful
Valence
+0.7
Arousal
0.5
Dominance
0.6
Stakeholder Voice
0.653 perspectives
Speaks: individualscommunityinstitution
About: corporationmarginalized
Temporal Framing
mixedshort term
Geographic Scope
global
United Kingdom, Ubuntu
Complexity
technicalhigh jargondomain specific
Transparency
0.50
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Event Timeline
20 events
2026-02-26 03:11
credit_exhausted
Credit balance too low, retrying in 264s
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2026-02-26 02:37
eval_success
Evaluated: Neutral (0.33)
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2026-02-26 02:31
dlq_replay
DLQ message 418 replayed: Running RISC-V in a VM to test my snaps
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2026-02-26 01:54
dlq
Dead-lettered after 1 attempts: Running RISC-V in a VM to test my snaps
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2026-02-26 01:54
dlq
Dead-lettered after 1 attempts: Running RISC-V in a VM to test my snaps
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2026-02-26 01:54
dlq
Dead-lettered after 1 attempts: Running RISC-V in a VM to test my snaps
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2026-02-26 01:54
dlq
Dead-lettered after 1 attempts: Running RISC-V in a VM to test my snaps
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2026-02-26 01:54
dlq
Dead-lettered after 1 attempts: Running RISC-V in a VM to test my snaps
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2026-02-26 01:54
dlq
Dead-lettered after 1 attempts: Running RISC-V in a VM to test my snaps
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2026-02-26 01:18
eval_retry
Anthropic API error 400
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2026-02-26 01:18
eval_failure
Evaluation failed: Error: Anthropic API error 400: {"type":"error","error":{"type":"invalid_request_error","message":"Your credit balance is too low to access the Anthropic API. Please go to Plans & Billing to upgrade o
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2026-02-26 01:18
eval_retry
Anthropic API error 400
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2026-02-26 01:18
eval_failure
Evaluation failed: Error: Anthropic API error 400: {"type":"error","error":{"type":"invalid_request_error","message":"Your credit balance is too low to access the Anthropic API. Please go to Plans & Billing to upgrade o
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2026-02-26 01:17
eval_retry
Anthropic API error 400
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2026-02-26 01:17
eval_failure
Evaluation failed: Error: Anthropic API error 400: {"type":"error","error":{"type":"invalid_request_error","message":"Your credit balance is too low to access the Anthropic API. Please go to Plans & Billing to upgrade o
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2026-02-26 01:17
eval_retry
Anthropic API error 400
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2026-02-26 01:17
eval_failure
Evaluation failed: Error: Anthropic API error 400: {"type":"error","error":{"type":"invalid_request_error","message":"Your credit balance is too low to access the Anthropic API. Please go to Plans & Billing to upgrade o
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2026-02-26 01:12
eval_retry
Anthropic API error 400
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2026-02-26 01:12
eval_failure
Evaluation failed: Error: Anthropic API error 400: {"type":"error","error":{"type":"invalid_request_error","message":"Your credit balance is too low to access the Anthropic API. Please go to Plans & Billing to upgrade o