Editorial policy
ELI16 aims to make difficult ideas easier to understand without pretending that a simplified answer contains every detail.
AI-assisted content
ELI16 uses artificial intelligence to generate explanations. AI can make mistakes, misunderstand context or produce outdated information, so no answer should be treated as infallible.
Accuracy and clarity
The explanation system is instructed to use British English, avoid unnecessary jargon, distinguish the simple version from the fuller version and use realistic examples. The aim is to preserve the central facts while making them easier to follow.
High-stakes topics
Health, money, law, safety and other high-stakes subjects deserve extra caution. ELI16 provides general educational information only and should not replace qualified professional advice or official guidance.
Updates
Saved explanations may be updated, expanded or removed when the site changes. Older answers may not contain every newer feature, such as extra examples or a quiz.