Sign up to save your podcasts
Or
Share Breaking the Echo Chamber
Share to email
Share to Facebook
Share to X
Share to email
Share to Facebook
Share to X
Or
Breaking the Echo Chamber
When was the last time you had a calm, productive conversation about politics? In a world where social media algorithms push us deeper into echo chambers, Thomas Moore is building something different. PoliTorium, which launched February 25th on iOS, aims to transform how we engage with different viewpoints online.
His solution combines thoughtful design with cutting-edge technology to foster respectful discourse. PoliTorium's feed purposely shows you diverse perspectives instead of just content you'll agree with. Its reputation system follows users across the platform, making trolls immediately identifiable while rewarding quality contributions. Perhaps most innovative is the AI system that detects condescending tones and passive-aggressive language - the subtle disrespect that often poisons political discussions.
What truly sets PoliTorium apart is its focus on local politics. While we obsess over national issues, it's local politics that most directly affects our daily lives. Yet most Americans can't name their city council members, and finding information about local candidates remains frustratingly difficult. PoliTorium creates a space where users can build reputations in their communities, potentially encouraging more civic participation where it matters most.
Unlike many platforms that prioritize engagement at any cost, PoliTorium's bylaws explicitly prioritize users over shareholders. Its transparent moderation system makes all actions publicly visible, preventing the unexplained bans that plague other platforms.
In a time when many feel democracy itself is threatened by polarization, PoliTorium offers something increasingly rare: hope that technology can bring us together rather than drive us further apart.
Download the app available after February 25th and join the conversation that might just help heal America's divisions.
https://www.politorium.com/
Support the show
Follow The I'm Not Dumb But Podcast
https://www.youtube.com/@ImNotDumbButPodcast
https://twitter.com/ImNotDumbBut
https://www.instagram.com/imnotdumbbutpod/
View all episodes
By INDBWhen was the last time you had a calm, productive conversation about politics? In a world where social media algorithms push us deeper into echo chambers, Thomas Moore is building something different. PoliTorium, which launched February 25th on iOS, aims to transform how we engage with different viewpoints online.
His solution combines thoughtful design with cutting-edge technology to foster respectful discourse. PoliTorium's feed purposely shows you diverse perspectives instead of just content you'll agree with. Its reputation system follows users across the platform, making trolls immediately identifiable while rewarding quality contributions. Perhaps most innovative is the AI system that detects condescending tones and passive-aggressive language - the subtle disrespect that often poisons political discussions.
What truly sets PoliTorium apart is its focus on local politics. While we obsess over national issues, it's local politics that most directly affects our daily lives. Yet most Americans can't name their city council members, and finding information about local candidates remains frustratingly difficult. PoliTorium creates a space where users can build reputations in their communities, potentially encouraging more civic participation where it matters most.
Unlike many platforms that prioritize engagement at any cost, PoliTorium's bylaws explicitly prioritize users over shareholders. Its transparent moderation system makes all actions publicly visible, preventing the unexplained bans that plague other platforms.
In a time when many feel democracy itself is threatened by polarization, PoliTorium offers something increasingly rare: hope that technology can bring us together rather than drive us further apart.
Download the app available after February 25th and join the conversation that might just help heal America's divisions.
https://www.politorium.com/
Support the show
Follow The I'm Not Dumb But Podcast
https://www.youtube.com/@ImNotDumbButPodcast
https://twitter.com/ImNotDumbBut
https://www.instagram.com/imnotdumbbutpod/