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@ Jimstr
2024-11-27 06:03:22A proposed open-source app built on the Nostr protocol, aimed at fostering meaningful debates by surfacing the strongest arguments rather than perpetuating strawmen. By leveraging Nostr’s decentralized and censorship-resistant infrastructure, the app aspires to create a framework for debates that promotes intellectual integrity, mutual understanding, and community-driven curation.
This app will integrate Wikifreedia, a prototype for wikis on Nostr, to curate debate content, with a new event kind proposed for identifying and linking core concepts to arguments and rebuttals. The app will initially be bootstrapped using the bitcoiner.social relay, tapping into its strong web of trust to demonstrate its capabilities.
Key Features
- Core Concepts and Argument Mapping
- A new Nostr event kind will be introduced to identify and tag core concepts, which will be the subject of the debates.
- Arguments will link to one or more core concepts, forming a web of interconnected ideas.
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Rebuttals, comments, and surveys will further enrich this network of debates.
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Arguments and Rebuttals
- Arguments: Can be any Nostr event kind that presents an explanation or stance. They will include:
- A tagged reference to core concept events.
- Links to other Nostr events, such as text notes, images, or videos.
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Rebuttals: Specific Nostr events pointing to an argument, forming counterpoints.
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Comments
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Surveys
- A Nostr event kind for Q&A-style feedback. (this probably already exists)
- Surveys will evaluate the quality of arguments and rebuttals based on:
- Logical soundness (e.g., identification of fallacies).
- Objectivity vs. subjectivity.
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Survey results will contribute to ranking and curating content.
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Wiki Integration
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Wikifreedia will serve as the backbone for debate curation, allowing:
- Moderators/curators to create articles linking arguments and rebuttals.
- Highlighting key comments and displaying survey results.
- Collaborative content management by any user in the web of trust.
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Trust-Based Curation
- Content displayed in the app will be filtered the web of trust. The PoC will use the bitcoiner.social web of trust which includes thousands of npubs.
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The homepage can surface and highlight debate content sorted by the level of engagement and trustworthiness.
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Revenue Model
- Integration with Lightning Prisms for micropayments:
- Facilitate zaps to contributors.
- Redirect 10% of zaps to the operator to offset server costs.
Goals
- Provide a steel man argument framework for debates, minimizing tribalism and fostering understanding across perspectives.
- Allow communities to curate their topics of interest.
- Create an extensible platform that other communities can adopt for their debates and curation.
Technical Specifications
- Platform: Progressive Web App (PWA) for cross-platform accessibility.
- Backend: Nostr protocol for decentralized and censorship-resistant data exchange.
- Frontend: Svelte
- Wiki Integration: Leverage Wikifreedia for collaborative article curation.
- Relevant Event Kinds:
- Core Concept: New event kind for tagging and linking debates.
- Argument: Links to core concepts and other Nostr events.
- Rebuttal: Points to argument events.
- Comments
- Survey: Q&A event kind for feedback.
Implementation Roadmap
- Phase 1: Prototyping (0-3 months)
- Define new event kinds and extend the Nostr protocol.
- Develop a basic PWA interface for submitting arguments, rebuttals, and comments.
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Implement core concept tagging and event linking.
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Phase 2: Wiki Integration (3-6 months)
- Build Wikifreedia support into the app.
- Develop tools for curators to manage and link debates within articles.
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Introduce survey functionality.
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Phase 3: Community Rollout (6-9 months)
- Deploy on bitcoiner.social relay.
- Engage with the community for feedback and testing.
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Implement ranking algorithms for surfacing arguments and curators.
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Phase 4: Monetization and Expansion
- Integrate Lightning Prisms for zaps and revenue generation.
- Expand to other communities and relays.
- Refine UI/UX based on user feedback.
The app aims to be a transformative tool for debate, fostering constructive dialogue in an era of polarized social media. By prioritizing the strongest arguments and enabling communities to curate their narratives, the app has the potential to bridge divides and encourage intellectual growth. As an open-source project, it empowers any community to adopt and adapt the system for their unique needs.
Let's reframe how debates are conducted in the digital age. By leveraging the power of Nostr, this platform can become a cornerstone for communities seeking truth, understanding, and constructive discussion.