Project Odessa
Decentralized social systems in theory and implementation
Research
Decentralized sociotechnical systems can enable scaled cooperation across communities, from the beautifully small to the formidably global. In order to do so effectively, we must be able to design systems for identity, reputation, moderation, and governance. Project Odessa builds on theoretical designs and provides a mobile app sandbox for such experimental implementations. This work-in-progress allows researchers to empirically evaluate strategies for constructive communication and social cooperation.
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Anthology
An AI interface that turns raw conversation audio into interactive maps
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Dialogue to Decision
An LLM-Powered Framework for Analyzing Collective Idea Evolution and Voting Dynamics in Deliberative Assemblies
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Voice to Vision
Supporting decision makers in effective and efficient constituency-informed, AI-supported decision-making. Communicating how constituen...
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DisCourse
A curated social experience that transforms dinner between strangers into an opportunity to reimagine how we listen, speak, and share
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FRONTLINE Social Dialogue Network
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Over 40 young people participated in a social listening experiment exploring how personal experiences build bridges to better understanding current events and creating mo
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realtalk@Boston
A new civic infrastructure in Boston grounded in dialogue as a way to building “civic muscle” of democracy
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