- Accurate Ranking System: nlite employs a randomized pairwise-comparison-based approach to rank submitted arguments. This method avoids a common bias in like/dislike–based approaches, where early submissions tend to receive more visibility and votes. In contrast, nlite's randomized approach ensures that all submitted arguments are evaluated, even those submitted late. (Learn more)
- Concise, Well-organized Topic Pages: Topic pages distill information into a structured, concise format, making the investigation process significantly more efficient.
Video Tutorials
We strongly recommend watching all three short videos below to gain a clear understanding of how topics are investigated on nlite.
Part 1: Overview
Part 2: How to Create a Topic?
Part 3: How to Interact with an Existing Topic?
Getting Started
nlite [enlight
] is an online platform designed to systematically investigate controversial topics by identifying the top arguments for all sides. The idea is that, once the top arguments for all sides are identified, it becomes much easier to cut through the noise and decide which side makes more sense overall.
Getting started with the platform is straightforward. To start investigating a controversial topic, click add_circle New Topic in the top navigation bar. You will then be asked to enter a title and a short description for the topic. Initially, you can stick to the default values for all other inputs.
Once the topic page is created, the topic creator typically adds two or more opposing viewpoints to it. Next, they will share the URL of the page with their audience—such as a group of friends, coworkers, or the general public.
The audience can then submit arguments for the listed viewpoints by clicking the Submit Argument button below the respective viewpoint (see the figure below). Submitted arguments will appear as yellow boxes under the viewpoint they support. The color yellow represents the goal of arguments: to enlighten society.
The platform also allows users to submit counterarguments to existing arguments using the Submit Counter button below each argument (see the figure below). Submitted counters will be displayed as green boxes below the respective argument. The color green is chosen intentionally, reflecting a friendly and good-faith attempt to highlight a point that the argument submitter might have overlooked.
What makes nlite special?
Typical Workflow
Helping New Users Get Started
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