Gentechio’s mission is to help everyone understand our complicated world, so that we can all help shape it.
What we do
Gentechio’s staff reports and produce articles, videos, that make complex ideas accessible. Whether it’s policy, culture, the Supreme Court, meatless meat, political extremism, biodiversity, artificial intelligence, the climate crisis, or something else, we give context to what’s happening today. Our goal is to ensure that everyone, regardless of income or status, can access accurate information that empowers them.
Our Guiding Principles
Our audience is at the heart of what we do.
Where other outlets focus on keeping up with — and writing for — their peers, or people in power, we’re focused on someone more important: you. We never lose sight of the fact that major events impact real people’s lives.
Explanatory journalism is a public good.
We believe that when more people understand why something is happening, we’re all better off.
Transparency builds trust.
We accept that journalists have their own biases — and must be aware of them. We work hard to acknowledge our biases, and be fair and empathetic to all perspectives. We’re transparent about the process, clear about our views, and always show our work, so that you can form your own opinion.
We don’t start with foregone conclusions.
We’re not afraid to make a bold statement backed by expertise and reporting. We explore all points of view with generosity, empathy, and fairness, but we put facts first.
Identity is central to almost every story.
Identity-related topics touch every part of our culture and society, and should be addressed as such. Talking to a diverse array of sources and understanding a variety of perspectives is essential in delivering the right stories.