tufte-evidence-corruption

Name: tufte-evidence-corruption
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Author: jpoindexter

Detect logical fallacies and evidence manipulation in research reports.

Updated Jun 28, 2026

Search Tags:#audit #evidence #bias #data-presentation #tufte #analytical-communication

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npx skills add https://github.com/jpoindexter/tufte-skills --skill tufte-evidence-corruption

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Skill: tufte-evidence-corruption
Source: https://github.com/jpoindexter/tufte-skills/tree/main/skills/tufte-evidence-corruption
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jpoindexter/tufte-skills --skill tufte-evidence-corruption

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill identifies and exposes corrupt presentation techniques, logical fallacies, and evidence manipulation in research reports, dashboards, and strategic communications.

Core Features & Use Cases

Corruption Detection: Identifies passive-voice evasion, cherry-picked data, and the rage to conclude.
Logical Audit: Exposes fallacies like the value pun, economisting, and effects without causes.
Use Case: Use this skill to audit a high-stakes board deck or research report to ensure that causal claims are supported by evidence rather than rhetorical manipulation or filtered data.

Quick Start

Invoke the tufte skill to audit this report for evidence corruption and logical fallacies.

Frequently Asked Questions about tufte-evidence-corruption

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

How do I audit evidence for bias and data manipulation in a research report?▼

Auditing evidence for bias involves detecting corrupt presentation techniques like cherry-picked data, passive-voice evasion, and logical fallacies. This process ensures causal claims in strategic documents are supported by evidence rather than rhetorical manipulation.

What is evidence corruption in data presentation and dashboards?▼

Evidence corruption in data presentation refers to flaws like chartjunk, overreaching claims, and effects without causes. It occurs when analytical integrity is compromised by filtering data or using rhetorical manipulation in evidence-based communications.

How do I identify logical fallacies in strategic communications and policy proposals?▼

Identifying logical fallacies in strategic communications requires exposing techniques like the value pun, economisting, and effects without causes. A logical audit verifies that causal clarity is maintained and claims are not driven by the rage to conclude.

Can I use Tufte's principles to check a board deck for analytical integrity?▼

Yes, you can apply Tufte's principles regarding evidence reduction and model searching to audit a board deck. This checks high-stakes presentations for chartjunk, overreaching claims, and filtered data to ensure analytical integrity.

What are the limitations when auditing evidence-based communications?▼

Limitations include the difficulty of distinguishing between deliberate evidence manipulation and unintentional analytical flaws. The audit requires applying Tufte's principles to identify chartjunk and overreaching claims, which may not catch all subtle data presentation biases.