Polis

Polis is a free and open-source digital platform to gather, analyze and understand opinions of small or large population in real-time. Participants can share their opinions and ideas, and the algorithm is intended to elevate ideas that can facilitate better decision-making

Polis participants are anonymous and cannot reply directly to others’ posts, in an effort to avoid personal attacks for users. Its algorithms are designed not for engagement and scrolling, but to surface areas of agreement to better understand the nuances of a wide range of opinions. Participants are prompted for ideas and vote on other participants’ ideas.