Editorial Policy

The editorial policy of the social-democratic online journal “Logic of Progress” is not a rigid set of laws that must be strictly adhered to. However, we strive to follow its principles as closely as possible. These principles are not confidential and are available for public access:

1. We aim to avoid unwarranted generalizations and refrain from categorizing historical events, political decisions, innovations, individuals, and so on as strictly “good” or “bad.” Every phenomenon has its pros and cons, and an objective evaluation of their utility can only be made by assessing their overall impact. Even then, such assessments are rarely black or white; shades of nuance exist in everything. A person who disregards the positive aspects of an unsuccessful experience loses valuable lessons.
2. Therefore, our articles should not express hatred, curses, accusations, or predictions. Instead, they should describe and analyze — clearly, simply, and with documentary evidence. Objectivity is paramount. We must not manipulate facts to fit an ideology; rather, we should build our ideology based on the scientific study of facts and reality.
3. Our conclusions are grounded not in intuition but in the principles of evidence-based policy. This means they are based on practical experience and rigorously established objective evidence. We propose solutions not because they are theoretically expected to be more effective but because they have been tested and proven. Alternatively, if a solution has not yet been tested, we advocate for experimentation while remaining ready to abandon it if the results prove unfavorable.
4. We are not afraid to change our opinions if we are proven wrong. Objectivity is our most valuable asset. A mistake that a foolish person refuses to acknowledge only drags them down further. However, this does not mean we should change our opinions without substantial justification.
5. We strive to avoid using terminology unfamiliar to the general public. “Logic of Progress” seeks to present information in a way that is understandable to a wide audience.
6. In line with our standards on sources, we rely on authoritative sources for factual information and make every effort to cite them.
7. Religion and philosophy do not form part of the editorial methodology. We recognize only scientific methods, remaining grounded in facts and avoiding discussions that stray too far from them. Philosophy may be applied only in defining terms and establishing value orientations.
8. When we critique something, we also propose what we believe to be a better alternative. We consider this the most constructive approach.
9. Any personal opinion expressed must be supported with evidence.
10. Every argument put forth must align with progressive values.