About
Diagnostic Research is the independent research practice of James Pertl, a writer and researcher focused on technology, infrastructure, institutions, and artificial intelligence.
The researcher
My work examines how systems operate: how rules shape decisions, how institutions respond to constraints, and how claims about technology hold up against evidence.
Diagnostic Research brings that attention to the practical work of research and verification. I help writers and decision-makers turn dispersed material into a clear account they can inspect and use.
The practice
Complex questions often cross source types and disciplines. Technical documentation, academic research, institutional reports, and public commentary may use different definitions or address different parts of the problem.
The task is to establish how those sources relate, what they support, and where an apparent agreement conceals a meaningful difference.
Working together
Projects are scoped around the question and intended use. Written briefs and documented findings keep the work clear and allow supporting material to remain useful after delivery.
The standard is straightforward: conclusions should be proportionate to the evidence, references should be traceable, and important limitations should be visible.
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