Getting Started with Society Speaks
Welcome to Society Speaks! Learn how to participate in meaningful discussions.
What is Society Speaks?
Society Speaks is a platform that enables meaningful public dialogue using two powerful systems:
✨ Native Debate System (NEW!)
Our advanced system with real-time voting, threaded responses, evidence linking, and consensus visualization.
Learn more →🌐 Pol.is Embed
Proven technology for large-scale opinion polling with powerful visualization.
Learn more →How to Participate
1. Join a Discussion
- Browse available discussions on the homepage
- Filter by country, city, or topic
- Click on any discussion to participate
2. Vote on Comments
- For each comment, you can:
- 👍 Agree
- 👎 Disagree
- ⏭️ Pass (if unsure or the comment isn't relevant to you)
3. Submit Comments
- Share your own perspective (keep it under 140 characters)
- Focus on one point per comment
- Be respectful and constructive
Creating an Account
While you can browse discussions without an account, creating one allows you to:
- Create your own discussions
- Track your participation
- Build a profile
- Receive updates on discussions you're interested in
See a Live Example
The best way to understand Society Speaks is to try it. Explore our demo discussion on climate action, vote on statements, and then see how the consensus analysis reveals opinion groups and areas of agreement.
Explore the Discussion →
Vote on statements about climate action
View Consensus Analysis →
See opinion groups, bridges, and areas of agreement
Vote on 5 statements to unlock the full consensus analysis.
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