Help us build the infrastructure for evidence-based democracy. Whether you're a developer, researcher, voter, candidate, policymaker, or engaged citizen—there's a place for you in this movement.

🚀 Our Projects

1. Open Source Development: GitHub

Repository: github.com/myklob/ideastockexchange

What it is: The open-source codebase for the Idea Stock Exchange platform.

How to contribute:

• Review and improve scoring algorithms
• Build frontend features (React, modern JavaScript)
• Develop backend infrastructure (database, APIs)
• Create mobile apps
• Improve deduplication and semantic analysis 

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2. Framework Documentation: PBworks

Wiki: myclob.pbworks.com

What it is: Complete documentation of the ISE methodology—how arguments are scored, how linkage works, how evidence is evaluated.

How to contribute:

• Improve framework documentation
• Add examples and case studies
• Translate concepts for broader audiences
• Develop educational materials 

Read Docs →

3. Idea Stock Exchange

Website: IdeasStockExchange.org

What it is: The primary platform where beliefs are scored based on evidence quality. One page per topic, pros and cons together, arguments ranked by quality.

How to contribute:

• Add arguments and evidence to existing belief pages
• Submit new beliefs for analysis
• Rate argument quality (truth, linkage, importance)
• Propose compromise solutions 

Visit Platform →

4. Practice Platform: Kialo

Platform: Kialo.com

My profile: View my Kialo debates

What it is: An existing structured debate platform we're using to test concepts and build argument trees.

How to contribute:

• Join debates and practice structured argumentation
• Test ISE concepts in a live environment
• Provide feedback on what works and what doesn't 

Try Kialo →

🤝 Ways to Help

💻 For Developers

• Build scoring algorithms that detect duplicate arguments
• Create natural language processing for semantic analysis
• Develop deduplication systems
• Improve user interface and experience
• Build mobile apps for iOS and Android
• Optimize database performance

Skills needed: React, Node.js, Python, NLP, database design, UI/UX

Contact me to join the dev team →

📊 For Researchers & Analysts

• Research evidence quality for belief pages
• Verify sources and assess methodology
• Conduct cost-benefit analyses

📬 Contact & Community

We welcome engagement from anyone passionate about structured argumentation, civic innovation, and improving public discourse. Whether you're offering feedback, interested in collaboration, or want to explore rigorous debate formats, here are the best ways to connect:

• 🐦 Twitter/X: @myclob – Follow and engage with threads on #CrowdSourcedCostBenefitAnalysis, #GovernmentAsAPlatform, and more.
• 📝 Blog (Blogger): myclob.blogspot.com – Read and comment on longform analyses.
• 📘 Facebook: facebook.com/myklobb – Join discussions and share views.
• 💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mikelaub-pe – Connect for research and policy updates.
• 💻 GitHub: github.com/myklob/ideastockexchange – Contribute to the open-source codebase.
• 🌐 Official Website: IdeaStockExchange.org – Explore the full platform and tools.
• 🔊 Audio/Podcasts: audio.com/my-clob – Listen to reflections and essays.
• 📸 Instagram: @my_klob – Visual summaries and behind-the-scenes.

Contribute to a Shared Mission
We are building a participatory system for mapping, evaluating, and evolving societal beliefs. Your insights and efforts are essential to advancing this collective intelligence infrastructure.

Reach out anytime. Together, we can reimagine how beliefs are understood, debated, and applied to real-world decisions.