146 points by tosh 3 hours ago | 29 comments on HN
| Technical documentation website exhibiting MILD POSITIVE alignment with UDHR through open-source practices and unrestricted information access. Strong scores on information freedom (Article 19), collaborative association (Article 20), education access (Article 26), and intellectual production protection (Article 27). Limited explicit rights-based messaging; positive lean derives primarily from structural features (open licensing, public distribution, barrier-free access) rather than editorial advocacy. No negative indicators observed. Domain context amplifies scores through open-source governance model and transparent licensing. Editorial
· v3.4 · 2026-02-25
Article Heatmap
Negative Neutral Positive No Data
Aggregates
Weighted Mean
+0.31
Unweighted Mean
+0.31
Max
+0.47 Article 19
Min
+0.14 Preamble
Signal
7
No Data
24
Confidence
ND
Volatility
0.11 (Low)
Negative
0
Channels
E: 0.6S: 0.4
SETL
-0.00
Structural-dominant
FW Ratio
59%
0 facts · 0 inferences
Evidence: High: 0 Medium: 7 Low: 0 No Data: 24
Theme Radar
Editorial Channel
What the content says
+0.30
Article 19Freedom of Expression
Medium Advocacy Practice
Editorial
+0.30
SETL
-0.13
Article 19 protects freedom of expression and information access. Page demonstrates practice of unrestricted information access through public documentation, open-source distribution, and transparent technical specifications. No editorial censorship or gatekeeping observed. GitHub repository access, downloadable source, and publicly readable technical content all support freedom of expression principle.
Observable Facts
Full source code is publicly available on GitHub without authentication barriers.
Technical documentation is comprehensive and detailed without redactions or restrictions.
Page explicitly invites external contribution and engagement: 'welcome others to get involved in early development.'
Inferences
Unrestricted code distribution and transparent documentation actively practice freedom of information access.
Open invitation to contribution structurally enables freedom of expression in technical development.
+0.25
Article 20Assembly & Association
Medium Practice
Editorial
+0.25
SETL
-0.12
Article 20 protects freedom of peaceful assembly and association. Open-source model structurally enables collaborative association through GitHub. No restrictions on group participation observed. License allows collective use and modification, enabling freedom of association.
Observable Facts
Project hosted on GitHub, a platform designed for collaborative development and association.
Eclipse Public License explicitly permits derivative works and collective modification.
Page contains no restrictions on who may participate or collaborate.
Inferences
Open-source structure enables peaceful association and collective technical work.
License framework facilitates group association for development purposes.
+0.25
Article 27Cultural Participation
Medium Advocacy Practice
Editorial
+0.25
SETL
-0.12
Article 27 addresses protection of intellectual and scientific production. Open-source model under EPL 1.0 explicitly protects community intellectual production. Derivative works are permitted and encouraged. Code examples and language design are openly shared, protecting intellectual contributions through attribution rather than restriction.
Observable Facts
Eclipse Public License explicitly requires attribution and permits derivative works.
License FAQ is publicly referenced, providing transparent intellectual property framework.
Community contribution is explicitly invited, enabling collective intellectual production.
Inferences
License framework protects intellectual contributions through attribution and share-alike principles.
Open-source model enables collective protection of community intellectual work.
+0.20
PreamblePreamble
Medium Framing
Editorial
+0.20
SETL
+0.17
Page presents a technical innovation (Om language) in context of free/open development. Framing emphasizes simplicity, correctness, and collaborative potential without explicit UDHR language. Open-source model implies recognition of universal participation principles but not directly articulated.
Observable Facts
Page states Om is 'made available' with invitation to 'get involved in early development.'
Source code is downloadable from public GitHub repository without authentication or payment.
Project uses Eclipse Public License v1.0, a recognized open-source license.
Inferences
The open availability and explicit invitation to participate suggests framework aligned with principles of universal participation.
Free distribution model implicitly recognizes principle of equitable access to technical tools.
+0.20
Article 26Education
Medium Advocacy Practice
Editorial
+0.20
SETL
+0.10
Article 26 addresses right to education and development of human abilities. Page provides comprehensive technical education through documentation, examples, and accessible learning materials. Open-source model enables technical skill development without cost barriers. No tuition or paywalls observed.
Observable Facts
Page contains detailed educational content: syntax explanations, function documentation, and worked examples.
Full documentation is freely available online without subscription or access fees.
Examples demonstrate progressive complexity from simple to advanced language concepts.
Inferences
Free, detailed documentation actively enables education and development of programming abilities.
Open-source distribution removes financial barriers to technical learning.
+0.15
Article 2Non-Discrimination
Low Practice
Editorial
+0.15
SETL
+0.09
No explicit anti-discrimination or non-discrimination language. However, open-source license and public distribution model structurally enable universal access regardless of background. Accessibility features are minimal (empty alt text), suggesting limited intentional practice of non-discrimination.
Observable Facts
Source code is available to any person without qualification or restriction.
Documentation is publicly accessible and not behind identity verification.
Inferences
Unrestricted availability structurally avoids discrimination by not excluding any category of person from access.
Lack of robust accessibility features (empty alt attributes) suggests non-intentional rather than affirmative non-discrimination practice.
ND
Article 1Freedom, Equality, Brotherhood
Article 1 addresses inherent human dignity and equality. Page contains no discussion of human dignity, moral equality, or philosophical grounding of rights. Technical documentation does not engage with this conceptual foundation.
ND
Article 3Life, Liberty, Security
Article 3 addresses right to life, liberty, and security. Page contains no relevant content.
ND
Article 4No Slavery
Article 4 prohibits slavery. Not applicable to technical software documentation.
ND
Article 5No Torture
Article 5 prohibits torture and cruel treatment. Not applicable to technical documentation.
ND
Article 6Legal Personhood
Article 6 addresses legal personhood. Not applicable to technical software documentation.
ND
Article 7Equality Before Law
Article 7 addresses equal protection before law. Not applicable to technical documentation.
ND
Article 8Right to Remedy
Article 8 addresses remedies for rights violation. Not applicable to technical documentation.
ND
Article 9No Arbitrary Detention
Article 9 prohibits arbitrary arrest. Not applicable to technical documentation.
ND
Article 10Fair Hearing
Article 10 addresses fair trial rights. Not applicable to technical documentation.
ND
Article 11Presumption of Innocence
Article 11 addresses fair trial and retroactive laws. Not applicable to technical documentation.
ND
Article 12Privacy
Article 12 protects privacy, family, home, and correspondence. Page collects no personal data and contains no privacy-invading mechanisms observable on-domain.
ND
Article 13Freedom of Movement
Article 13 addresses freedom of movement. Not applicable to technical documentation.
ND
Article 14Asylum
Article 14 addresses right to asylum. Not applicable to technical documentation.
ND
Article 15Nationality
Article 15 addresses right to nationality. Not applicable to technical documentation.
ND
Article 16Marriage & Family
Article 16 addresses marriage and family rights. Not applicable to technical documentation.
ND
Article 17Property
Article 17 addresses property rights. Not applicable to software documentation.
ND
Article 18Freedom of Thought
Article 18 addresses freedom of thought, conscience, and religion. Not directly relevant to technical documentation.
ND
Article 21Political Participation
Article 21 addresses democratic participation and voting. Not applicable to technical software documentation.
ND
Article 22Social Security
Article 22 addresses social security and welfare rights. Not applicable to technical documentation.
ND
Article 23Work & Equal Pay
Article 23 addresses labor rights and fair conditions. While open-source projects involve volunteer labor, this documentation does not directly address labor conditions or compensation.
ND
Article 24Rest & Leisure
Article 24 addresses right to rest and leisure. Not applicable to technical documentation.
ND
Article 25Standard of Living
Article 25 addresses adequate standard of living and health. Not applicable to technical documentation.
ND
Article 28Social & International Order
Article 28 addresses right to social and international order for rights realization. Not applicable to technical documentation.
ND
Article 29Duties to Community
Article 29 addresses duties to community and limits on rights. Not directly addressed in technical documentation.
ND
Article 30No Destruction of Rights
Article 30 prohibits misuse of UDHR rights against UDHR principles. Not applicable to technical documentation.
Structural Channel
What the site does
Domain Context Profile
Element
Modifier
Affects
Note
Privacy
—
No privacy policy or data handling statements observed on page.
Terms of Service
—
No terms of service observed on page.
Accessibility
+0.05
Article 2 Article 26
Page uses semantic HTML and includes alt text for images ('alt=""'). Doxygen-generated structure suggests baseline accessibility consideration, but alt text is empty, indicating missed accessibility opportunities.
Mission
—
No explicit mission statement observed beyond technical documentation.
Editorial Code
—
No editorial code of conduct or guidelines observed.
Ownership
+0.10
Article 19 Article 20
Project is open-source (GitHub repository referenced, EPL 1.0 license), indicating transparency and collaborative governance model aligned with democratic principles.
Access Model
+0.15
Article 19 Article 26 Article 27
Source code freely downloadable via Git and archive files; no paywalls or access restrictions. Documentation publicly available via Doxygen.
Ad/Tracking
—
No advertising or tracking mechanisms observed on page.
+0.35
Article 19Freedom of Expression
Medium Advocacy Practice
Structural
+0.35
Context Modifier
ND
SETL
-0.13
Article 19 protects freedom of expression and information access. Page demonstrates practice of unrestricted information access through public documentation, open-source distribution, and transparent technical specifications. No editorial censorship or gatekeeping observed. GitHub repository access, downloadable source, and publicly readable technical content all support freedom of expression principle.
+0.30
Article 20Assembly & Association
Medium Practice
Structural
+0.30
Context Modifier
ND
SETL
-0.12
Article 20 protects freedom of peaceful assembly and association. Open-source model structurally enables collaborative association through GitHub. No restrictions on group participation observed. License allows collective use and modification, enabling freedom of association.
+0.30
Article 27Cultural Participation
Medium Advocacy Practice
Structural
+0.30
Context Modifier
ND
SETL
-0.12
Article 27 addresses protection of intellectual and scientific production. Open-source model under EPL 1.0 explicitly protects community intellectual production. Derivative works are permitted and encouraged. Code examples and language design are openly shared, protecting intellectual contributions through attribution rather than restriction.
+0.15
Article 26Education
Medium Advocacy Practice
Structural
+0.15
Context Modifier
ND
SETL
+0.10
Article 26 addresses right to education and development of human abilities. Page provides comprehensive technical education through documentation, examples, and accessible learning materials. Open-source model enables technical skill development without cost barriers. No tuition or paywalls observed.
+0.10
Article 2Non-Discrimination
Low Practice
Structural
+0.10
Context Modifier
ND
SETL
+0.09
No explicit anti-discrimination or non-discrimination language. However, open-source license and public distribution model structurally enable universal access regardless of background. Accessibility features are minimal (empty alt text), suggesting limited intentional practice of non-discrimination.
+0.05
PreamblePreamble
Medium Framing
Structural
+0.05
Context Modifier
ND
SETL
+0.17
Page presents a technical innovation (Om language) in context of free/open development. Framing emphasizes simplicity, correctness, and collaborative potential without explicit UDHR language. Open-source model implies recognition of universal participation principles but not directly articulated.
ND
Article 1Freedom, Equality, Brotherhood
Article 1 addresses inherent human dignity and equality. Page contains no discussion of human dignity, moral equality, or philosophical grounding of rights. Technical documentation does not engage with this conceptual foundation.
ND
Article 3Life, Liberty, Security
Article 3 addresses right to life, liberty, and security. Page contains no relevant content.
ND
Article 4No Slavery
Article 4 prohibits slavery. Not applicable to technical software documentation.
ND
Article 5No Torture
Article 5 prohibits torture and cruel treatment. Not applicable to technical documentation.
ND
Article 6Legal Personhood
Article 6 addresses legal personhood. Not applicable to technical software documentation.
ND
Article 7Equality Before Law
Article 7 addresses equal protection before law. Not applicable to technical documentation.
ND
Article 8Right to Remedy
Article 8 addresses remedies for rights violation. Not applicable to technical documentation.
ND
Article 9No Arbitrary Detention
Article 9 prohibits arbitrary arrest. Not applicable to technical documentation.
ND
Article 10Fair Hearing
Article 10 addresses fair trial rights. Not applicable to technical documentation.
ND
Article 11Presumption of Innocence
Article 11 addresses fair trial and retroactive laws. Not applicable to technical documentation.
ND
Article 12Privacy
Article 12 protects privacy, family, home, and correspondence. Page collects no personal data and contains no privacy-invading mechanisms observable on-domain.
ND
Article 13Freedom of Movement
Article 13 addresses freedom of movement. Not applicable to technical documentation.
ND
Article 14Asylum
Article 14 addresses right to asylum. Not applicable to technical documentation.
ND
Article 15Nationality
Article 15 addresses right to nationality. Not applicable to technical documentation.
ND
Article 16Marriage & Family
Article 16 addresses marriage and family rights. Not applicable to technical documentation.
ND
Article 17Property
Article 17 addresses property rights. Not applicable to software documentation.
ND
Article 18Freedom of Thought
Article 18 addresses freedom of thought, conscience, and religion. Not directly relevant to technical documentation.
ND
Article 21Political Participation
Article 21 addresses democratic participation and voting. Not applicable to technical software documentation.
ND
Article 22Social Security
Article 22 addresses social security and welfare rights. Not applicable to technical documentation.
ND
Article 23Work & Equal Pay
Article 23 addresses labor rights and fair conditions. While open-source projects involve volunteer labor, this documentation does not directly address labor conditions or compensation.
ND
Article 24Rest & Leisure
Article 24 addresses right to rest and leisure. Not applicable to technical documentation.
ND
Article 25Standard of Living
Article 25 addresses adequate standard of living and health. Not applicable to technical documentation.
ND
Article 28Social & International Order
Article 28 addresses right to social and international order for rights realization. Not applicable to technical documentation.
ND
Article 29Duties to Community
Article 29 addresses duties to community and limits on rights. Not directly addressed in technical documentation.
ND
Article 30No Destruction of Rights
Article 30 prohibits misuse of UDHR rights against UDHR principles. Not applicable to technical documentation.