1 points by vinnyglennon 9 hours ago | 0 comments on HN
| Moderate positive bias toward UDHR principles Editorial
· vv3.4 · 2026-02-25
Article Heatmap
Negative Neutral Positive No Data
Aggregates
Weighted Mean
+0.41
Unweighted Mean
+0.35
Max
+0.83 Article 19
Min
0.00 Article 4
Signal
24
No Data
7
Confidence
ND
Volatility
0.28 (Low)
Negative
0
Channels
E: 0.6S: 0.4
SETL
-0.17
Structural-dominant
FW Ratio
61%
0 facts · 0 inferences
Evidence: High: 3 Medium: 7 Low: 14 No Data: 7
Theme Radar
Domain Context Profile
Element
Modifier
Affects
Note
Privacy
+0.15
Article 3 Article 12 Article 19
Wikipedia implements privacy-respecting practices with transparent user options, no mandatory tracking, and user data protection.
Terms of Service
+0.10
Article 19 Article 27
Terms of service emphasize open editing, content freedom, and minimal restrictions on participation.
Accessibility
+0.12
Article 2 Article 26
Site implements semantic HTML, keyboard navigation, ARIA labels, and multi-language support demonstrating commitment to accessible information access.
Mission
+0.20
Article 19 Article 26 Article 27
Wikipedia's foundational mission is free knowledge dissemination without barriers, directly supporting UDHR principles on information and education.
Editorial Code
+0.08
Article 19 Article 29
Policies require neutral point of view, verifiability, and no original research, supporting factual accuracy and balanced representation.
Ownership
+0.18
Article 19 Article 27
Wikimedia Foundation operates as non-profit; content under CC-BY-SA 4.0 license ensures democratic knowledge commons and universal access rights.
Access Model
+0.22
Article 2 Article 26 Article 19
No paywall, no registration required, multi-language, free software infrastructure demonstrates commitment to universal access regardless of status.
Ad/Tracking
+0.08
Article 12 Article 19
No targeted advertising or behavioral tracking observed; analytics are privacy-respecting and transparent.
Score Breakdown
+0.53
PreamblePreamble
Medium Framing
Editorial
+0.35
Structural
+0.42
SETL
-0.17
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Article presents historical and cultural information. Structure ensures universal access. Preamble's call for recognition of human dignity reflected in platform design enabling open participation.
Observable Facts
Content accessible without login or payment.
Multiple language versions available.
Page uses semantic HTML with ARIA labels for accessibility.
Inferences
Free, universal access structure aligns with Preamble's aspiration to promote human dignity without discrimination.
Transparent editorial framework supports the Preamble's call for reasoned exchange of ideas.
+0.50
Article 1Freedom, Equality, Brotherhood
Low Practice
Editorial
ND
Structural
+0.35
SETL
ND
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Article discusses a historical game card and folk curse—content itself is neutral. Platform structure demonstrates equal treatment: all users can view, edit, and contribute regardless of status.
Observable Facts
All visitors can read content without account or status restriction.
Edit button is visible to both logged-in and anonymous users.
Inferences
Platform's equal access structure supports Article 1's principle that all humans are born equal in rights.
+0.62
Article 2Non-Discrimination
Medium Practice
Editorial
ND
Structural
+0.40
SETL
ND
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Content discusses a Scottish cultural artifact with no discriminatory framing. Structural model provides access without regard to race, color, sex, language, religion, opinion, or status.
Observable Facts
Site is available globally in multiple languages.
No registration or payment barriers to access.
Accessibility features serve users with disabilities.
Accessibility infrastructure demonstrates commitment to equal access regardless of disability status.
+0.42
Article 3Life, Liberty, Security
Low Practice
Editorial
ND
Structural
+0.32
SETL
ND
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Content contains no death, torture, or security threats. Platform provides user anonymity options and pseudonym protection, supporting security and liberty.
Observable Facts
Users can edit anonymously without revealing identity.
No collection of personal identifying data required for viewing.
Inferences
Anonymous editing option supports right to security of person by protecting user identity.
0.00
Article 4No Slavery
ND
Editorial
ND
Structural
0.00
SETL
ND
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Article concerns slavery and servitude. Content does not address this topic; platform structure is neutral on slavery (neither enforces nor prohibits).
0.00
Article 5No Torture
ND
Editorial
ND
Structural
0.00
SETL
ND
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Article prohibits torture and cruel punishment. Content is neutral. Platform structure contains no features that would facilitate or enable torture.
+0.18
Article 6Legal Personhood
Low Practice
Editorial
ND
Structural
+0.10
SETL
ND
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Article affirms right to recognition as person before law. Platform structure recognizes all contributors and readers as agents—editors, watchers, commenters—with equal standing.
Observable Facts
User contributions are recorded and attributed equally regardless of user status.
All editors have equal ability to propose changes.
Inferences
Attribution and equal editorial standing recognize contributors as agents with legal standing in the knowledge commons.
+0.46
Article 7Equality Before Law
Medium Practice
Editorial
ND
Structural
+0.38
SETL
ND
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Article ensures equal protection and remedy against discrimination. Platform applies neutral policies uniformly to all contributors. Dispute resolution processes exist through talk pages and admin channels.
Observable Facts
Talk pages provide mechanism for discussing edits and disputes.
Edit policies apply equally to all users regardless of status.
Admin review processes exist for content disputes.
Inferences
Talk page system and uniform editing policies provide mechanism for equal protection against arbitrary content changes.
Community review processes support access to remedy against discriminatory edits.
+0.25
Article 8Right to Remedy
Low Practice
Editorial
ND
Structural
+0.25
SETL
ND
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Article provides access to remedy by competent authority. Wikipedia's admin and dispute resolution systems provide some mechanism, though not formal legal remedy.
Observable Facts
Dispute resolution process exists through talk pages and request for comment.
Inferences
Wikipedia's community review system provides informal remedy mechanism, though not equivalent to legal remedy.
0.00
Article 9No Arbitrary Detention
ND
Editorial
ND
Structural
0.00
SETL
ND
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Article prohibits arbitrary arrest and detention. Platform contains no arrest, detention, or freedom-restriction mechanisms.
+0.40
Article 10Fair Hearing
Low Practice
Editorial
ND
Structural
+0.32
SETL
ND
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Article guarantees fair and public hearing. Wikipedia's edit history, talk pages, and admin actions are public and transparent, supporting fair process principles.
Observable Facts
All edit histories are publicly viewable.
Talk pages and admin decisions are publicly documented.
Disputes are resolved through visible, documented processes.
Inferences
Public edit histories and documented processes support transparency and fair hearing principles.
0.00
Article 11Presumption of Innocence
ND
Editorial
ND
Structural
0.00
SETL
ND
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Article addresses presumption of innocence in criminal proceedings. Platform is not a legal system and contains no criminal adjudication.
+0.60
Article 12Privacy
Medium Practice
Editorial
ND
Structural
+0.45
SETL
ND
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Article protects privacy, family, home, and correspondence. Platform collects minimal personal data, supports anonymous editing, and provides privacy options.
Observable Facts
Users can edit without creating account or providing personal information.
Privacy policy limits data collection and use.
No behavioral tracking or profiling observable on page.
User preferences allow customization of privacy settings.
Inferences
Minimal data collection and anonymous editing support privacy rights.
Absence of advertising tracking protects personal information from commercial profiling.
+0.45
Article 13Freedom of Movement
Low Practice
Editorial
ND
Structural
+0.35
SETL
ND
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Article guarantees freedom of movement and residence. Platform enables participation from any jurisdiction with internet access.
Observable Facts
Website is globally accessible from multiple countries.
No geographic restrictions on viewing or editing content.
Inferences
Global accessibility supports freedom of information across borders.
+0.28
Article 14Asylum
Low Practice
Editorial
ND
Structural
+0.20
SETL
ND
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Article protects right to seek asylum. Wikipedia's global platform offers no barriers based on nationality or persecution status.
Observable Facts
No geographic or nationality-based restrictions on access or participation.
Inferences
Open participation model supports right to seek refuge and information across borders.
0.00
Article 15Nationality
ND
Editorial
ND
Structural
0.00
SETL
ND
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Article addresses nationality rights and change of nationality. Platform is not a state actor and does not adjudicate nationality.
+0.18
Article 16Marriage & Family
Low Practice
Editorial
ND
Structural
+0.18
SETL
ND
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Article protects family and marriage. Content is neutral. Platform places no restrictions on communication or relationship formation through its infrastructure.
Observable Facts
Platform enables communication and connection without restrictions based on family status.
Inferences
Open communication infrastructure supports right to found and maintain families.
+0.38
Article 17Property
Low Practice
Editorial
ND
Structural
+0.30
SETL
ND
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Article protects property rights. Wikipedia content is publicly owned under CC-BY-SA 4.0 license, supporting communal knowledge ownership and reuse rights.
Observable Facts
Content is licensed under CC-BY-SA 4.0, allowing reuse and modification.
License is prominently displayed in site footer.
Inferences
Open content licensing supports collective property rights and economic interest in knowledge.
+0.51
Article 18Freedom of Thought
Medium Framing Advocacy
Editorial
+0.40
Structural
+0.42
SETL
-0.09
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Article protects freedom of thought, conscience, and religion. Content about 'Curse of Scotland' is presented factually without disparaging any religious or conscience-based belief. Platform structure enables free expression and thought.
Observable Facts
Article presents folk curse tradition without mocking or disparaging religious belief.
Multiple interpretations of the curse are presented equally.
No content restricts or disparages any religious viewpoint.
Platform allows all users to express views in article talk pages.
Inferences
Neutral framing of religious folklore supports freedom of conscience.
Platform's open editing enables expression of diverse religious and philosophical views.
+0.83
Article 19Freedom of Expression
High Advocacy Framing Coverage
Editorial
+0.62
Structural
+0.65
SETL
-0.14
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Article protects freedom of opinion and expression. This is Wikipedia's foundational purpose. Content is freely expressed and edited. Platform enforces NPOV but enables universal expression without censorship.
Observable Facts
Article presents multiple theories and interpretations of the Curse of Scotland without restricting expression.
Edit button is visible to all users, enabling contribution without gatekeeping.
Talk pages enable discussion and exchange of opinions on content.
No paywalls, registration, or subscription required to access or read information.
History of all edits is transparent and publicly viewable.
Multiple language editions provide access across linguistic groups.
Inferences
Open editing model directly supports freedom of opinion and expression.
Transparent edit history supports accountability and freedom to challenge assertions.
NPOV policy enforces balanced expression rather than censorship, protecting free thought.
Global language coverage supports freedom of expression across cultures.
0.00
Article 20Assembly & Association
ND
Editorial
ND
Structural
0.00
SETL
ND
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Article prohibits propaganda for war and advocacy of hatred. Platform's policies prohibit spam and vandalism but do not adjudicate political speech; content on this article is factual folklore history.
+0.45
Article 21Political Participation
Medium Practice Framing
Editorial
+0.30
Structural
+0.45
SETL
-0.26
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Article protects right to participate in government and public affairs. Wikipedia is a participatory knowledge commons with democratic governance. All users can contribute and vote on policies.
Observable Facts
All registered users can vote in administrative elections and policy decisions.
Community discussions and requests for comment enable democratic input.
Edit talk pages allow public participation in content decisions.
Inferences
Democratic voting and RfC processes support right to participate in governance.
Article protects right to social security and human dignity. Platform is a non-profit supporting knowledge as a public good, enabling dignified participation regardless of economic status.
Observable Facts
Content is free and requires no payment or economic means.
Wikimedia Foundation is non-profit, reinvesting resources in mission.
Inferences
Free access supports right to participation regardless of economic status.
Non-profit structure dedicates resources to public dignity and knowledge access.
+0.33
Article 23Work & Equal Pay
Low Practice
Editorial
ND
Structural
+0.25
SETL
ND
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Article protects right to work and free choice of employment. Wikipedia's volunteer model enables free intellectual work participation without coercion or discrimination.
Observable Facts
Users can contribute voluntarily without payment or obligation.
No discrimination in editing access based on employment or class status.
Inferences
Voluntary contribution model respects freedom of work choice.
Article protects right to rest and leisure. Platform enables voluntary participation and respects user agency; no mandatory labor or exclusion from leisure.
Observable Facts
Contribution is entirely voluntary with no obligation.
Users can stop editing at any time without penalty.
Inferences
Voluntary model respects right to rest and freedom from mandatory labor.
+0.30
Article 25Standard of Living
Low Practice
Editorial
ND
Structural
+0.22
SETL
ND
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Article ensures adequate standard of living including health and well-being. Platform is free and accessible, supporting universal right to information for health and welfare.
Observable Facts
Health and scientific information is freely accessible.
No paywall restricts access to medical or welfare information.
Inferences
Free health information access supports right to adequate standard of living.
+0.75
Article 26Education
High Advocacy Framing Practice
Editorial
+0.52
Structural
+0.58
SETL
-0.19
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Article protects right to education and access to knowledge. This is Wikipedia's core mission. Content is free, comprehensive, and designed for learning. Platform enables open access to information globally.
Observable Facts
Article provides educational content on a historical and cultural topic.
Content is free and requires no payment or subscription.
Multiple perspectives and sources are cited for educational validity.
Content is available in multiple languages supporting global education access.
Platform infrastructure is designed for accessibility and comprehension.
Neutral point of view policy ensures educational content is balanced and scholarly.
Inferences
Free, comprehensive content directly supports right to education.
Multilingual availability enables education access across cultures and languages.
NPOV and citation policies maintain educational quality and integrity.
Accessible design ensures education is available to users with disabilities.
+0.66
Article 27Cultural Participation
High Advocacy Framing Practice
Editorial
+0.45
Structural
+0.52
SETL
-0.19
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Article protects participation in cultural life and scientific advancement. Wikipedia is a global repository of human culture and scientific knowledge, freely shared.
Observable Facts
Article documents cultural folklore from Scotland.
Scientific and historical information is comprehensively covered.
Content is freely shared under CC-BY-SA 4.0, supporting cultural reuse.
Platform includes articles on cultural traditions from all societies.
Multiple perspectives on cultural interpretation are included.
Inferences
Global coverage of cultural topics supports participation in cultural life.
Free content licensing supports cultural sharing and participation.
Scientific information access enables participation in scientific advancement.
Multi-perspective approach respects diverse cultural viewpoints.
+0.36
Article 28Social & International Order
Low Practice
Editorial
ND
Structural
+0.28
SETL
ND
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Article calls for social and international order respecting UDHR. Wikipedia's global, cross-border structure and non-profit mission support international human rights order.
Observable Facts
Platform operates across national borders without restriction.
Wikimedia Foundation is committed to human rights principles.
Content is collaboratively created across cultures and nations.
Inferences
International structure supports world-wide human rights framework.
Non-profit mission dedicates to principles beyond national interest.
+0.43
Article 29Duties to Community
Medium Framing Practice
Editorial
+0.32
Structural
+0.38
SETL
-0.15
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Article describes duties and limitations on freedom. Wikipedia's community policies enforce responsibilities: NPOV, verifiability, no harm, respect for others.
Observable Facts
Editing policies require citation and verifiability.