Tools for thought

Deliberative technology that helps people think together.

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What should we plant?

Poll by Midtown Community Garden

  1. Do not support
  2. Fully support
20/100
  1. Do not support
  2. Fully support
80/100
  1. Do not support
  2. Fully support
50/100
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Build a Collaborative Culture

Polls helps you build a culture of sharing, trust and 'can-do' spirit in your group. Create a space where voices gets heard, perspectives get shared, and solutions emerge from real dialogue, not whoever speaks loudest.

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Fairness and Transparency (and Math)

Ensure Fairness and Transparency Powered by Smart Math. Our deliberative algorithms help you discover what your group actually wants, beyond simple majority rule. Smart math reveals the nuanced preferences that basic voting misses, so you can find common ground and make decisions that work for everyone.

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Private by Design

Share your real thoughts without the usual politics and posturing. Choose anonymous participation to encourage honest input, or keep validated records of every vote. Designed so people can express what they actually think, not what they feel pressured to say.

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Start Simple, Scale Naturally

Start simple with quick polls and feedback, then grow into budget decisions and policy discussions as your group gets comfortable. The platform scales with your needs and evolves alongside you, from casual check-ins to formal governance so you can develop the process that works for your organization.

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Own Your Process

You can set the timeline, choose the voting method, and control the entire process, or supercharge your deliberation with help from our network of experts. Keep discussions internal or invite broader participation - the decisions stay with your group, where they belong.

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Think This Is Cool? Join Us.

We're a small team building open source tools for participatory democracy. If you're a developer, designer, researcher, or just someone who thinks people should have better ways to make decisions together, we'd love your help.

This is early-stage work, and we're learning as we build.

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