Independent Research

Overview

Independent Research is the core of the Research Center: work initiated by its researchers because a question matters, not because someone commissioned it. It includes the essays, working papers, reports and books published across KBA13 Academy and KBA13 Insight.

Independence carries obligations. Independent work must declare its methods and sources, separate evidence from interpretation, and remain open to correction. Many of the Research Center’s flagship publications, from the forecast audits to the report on algorithmic civilisation, come from this programme.

Commitments

Questions chosen on intellectual merit
Transparent sources and methods
No undisclosed funding or interests
Open correction of errors

Where it appears

KBA13 Academy Research Publications
KBA13 Insight essays and briefings
Books and book series
Courses and learning materials

Typical outputs

Live from the Research Center

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