On the discovery & defense of truth.
Essense exists to foster the discovery and defense of truth — by supporting accurate reporting, promoting scientific endeavors that contribute to the discovery of truth, encouraging transparency and accountability in public institutions, and strengthening the critical thinking on which a free society depends.
Four pillars of a more truthful public square.
Nonpartisan · EducationalMedia literacy
Helping readers, viewers and listeners evaluate sources, weigh evidence, and distinguish reporting from opinion.
Scientific integrity
Championing open science, reproducibility and the careful communication of uncertainty in research.
Transparent governance
Supporting open records, plain-language reporting, and the public’s right to verify how decisions are made.
Critical thinking
Curating resources that strengthen reasoning, healthy skepticism, and the everyday habit of asking better questions.