> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://iam-1.gitbook.io/handbook/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://iam-1.gitbook.io/handbook/orientation.md).

# Orientation

- [Welcome](https://iam-1.gitbook.io/handbook/orientation/welcome.md): A brief welcome and overview of the Institute's mission and strategy
- [The Backstory](https://iam-1.gitbook.io/handbook/orientation/the-backstory.md): The history of our understanding of the problem we're trying to address
- [Core Values](https://iam-1.gitbook.io/handbook/orientation/core-values.md): The values that bind us together