System for creating collective intelligence through multi-linear discussion over an electronic network
First Claim
1. A method for conducting a debate over an electronic network comprising:
- creating a plurality of point modules in competition with each other for favorable positioning within said debate;
creating counterpoint modules whose value is independent of said plurality of point modules, wherein a plurality of said counterpoint modules are in competition with each other for favorable positioning within said debate; and
graphically depicting the relationship between said points and said counterpoints, whereby a plurality of users can assemble a singular collective knowledge through a plurality of diverse modular contributions.
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Abstract
A system that assembles diverse individual thoughts into collective intelligence, making possible a structured conversation by a networked community. Participants contribute ideas to a robust conversational framework in modular form. This framework ensures that the conversation remains structured and continues on track. Each idea module competes with its peers through an interactive rating process controlled by the community. The resulting conversation represents collective intelligence arranged into at least two opposing viewpoints. The invention then enables these discussions to translate into real-world action by empowering the community with collaborative tools.
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1. A method for conducting a debate over an electronic network comprising:
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creating a plurality of point modules in competition with each other for favorable positioning within said debate; creating counterpoint modules whose value is independent of said plurality of point modules, wherein a plurality of said counterpoint modules are in competition with each other for favorable positioning within said debate; and graphically depicting the relationship between said points and said counterpoints, whereby a plurality of users can assemble a singular collective knowledge through a plurality of diverse modular contributions. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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