We all know how unproductive emotional debates can be. People spend a lot of time engaging in such activities, but rarely does any tangible outcome result from them. At the same time, we live in a world with numerous controversies and conflicts, sometimes resulting in the loss of countless lives. The question is, what can we do to help improve this situation?

nlite [Enlight] aims to shed light on controversies by systematically 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 overall makes more sense. Notably, the platform itself remains neutral and does not take sides.

One of the ambitious goals of the platform aims to challenge the current imbalance in the world where the powerful and wealthy often dominate discourse. All individuals, regardless of their political, societal, and financial backgrounds, have an equal chance to raise their voices on the platform. People will be only as loud as the strength of their arguments. The platform is designed to rank arguments based on their strength, not on the identity of the individual who submitted them.

We believe that an important byproduct of the platform is that it helps promote logical thinking in society. That is because to come up with strong and convincing arguments, users need to organize their thoughts and validate the sources of their information. This process, in and of itself, is valuable.

We understand users' privacy is key in the context of discussing controversial topics. All submissions on the platform, including topics, viewpoints, arguments, and counters, can be made anonymously.

While the platform takes a rigorous approach to investigating controversial topics, it aims to make the study of controversial topics playful and fun.

Last but not least, the platform aims to foster emotional connections by providing spaces for users to share their personal experiences and random thoughts. This occurs through the Life Stories and Comments sections available on each argument and counter page, respectively. We believe that these sections crucial parts of the platform given the critical influence of emotions on human decision-making.

In short, the platform aims to offer a principled, efficient, and pleasant approach to investigating controversial topics.