Answering the Tough Questions About SEED
Anytime you propose changing the way political information is organized, skeptics rightly ask tough questions. Does it distort democracy? Does it favor one side? Can it actually make a difference?
The Democratic Antidote — Reclaiming Discourse from the Algorithm Economy
There’s no such thing as neutral design. Every system has an architecture — and today’s platforms are built for profit, not democracy. The real question isn’t whether political discourse should be engineered. It’s who it should be engineered for.
The Science Behind SEED — How Choice Architecture Can Depolarize Politics
Polarization isn’t just an abstract political problem — it’s the air we breathe. Online platforms designed for engagement have rewired our information environment to reward outrage over understanding.
At SEED, we wanted to understand: Is there a better way to design political information so it cools discourse instead of inflaming it?