Doctrine · Published 2026-07-10

The publication gate

Why drafting and publishing are separate acts of responsibility.

Before

A draft could be mistaken for a public commitment.

After

A reviewer makes publication a distinct, accountable decision.

Drafting can be quick. Publishing should be deliberate. They solve different problems: a draft helps develop an idea, while a publication asks a public reader to rely on it.

Keeping those acts separate creates a useful pause. The person who reviews a piece can check that the claim is ready, its evidence is appropriate for a public audience, and the language does not disclose more than it should. The review is not a ceremonial last step. It is the decision that turns working material into a public statement.

This library follows that boundary as well. Entries are curated individually; the existence of a lesson does not automatically make it a publication.

Adopted doctrine

Agents may draft. A reviewer decides what is fit to publish.

Public evidence

Follow the published record