We've all been there—stuck in an unproductive, emotional debate that goes nowhere. Whether it's with friends, at work, or on the world stage, these discussions often waste valuable time without producing meaningful outcomes. Meanwhile, we face controversies and conflicts every day, some with dire consequences. The question is: how can we improve this situation?

nlite [enlight] aims to shed light on controversial topics by systematically identifying the top arguments for all sides. By doing so, it becomes easier to cut through the noise and assess which side makes more sense. The platform itself remains neutral and never takes sides.

On nlite, users play the central role in submitting and ranking arguments. This crowdsourced approach, which leverages the collective knowledge of the audience, is considered more reliable than data from any single organization and is gaining significant popularity across social media.

A distinguishing feature of the platform is its ranking methodology, which relies on pairwise comparisons of randomly selected arguments. This approach addresses a common shortcoming with content ranking on social media, where early submissions often get more visibility and votes. In contrast, nlite's algorithms are designed to evaluate all submissions even those submitted later.

A few other highlights of the platform:

Beyond logic, the platform seeks to cultivate emotional connections by providing spaces where users can share their personal experiences and spontaneous thoughts. These opportunities are available through the Life Stories and Comments sections, found on every Argument and Counter page. These spaces help users get exposed to the real-world impacts of the submitted arguments and, importantly, add a human dimension to the discussions. (Learn more)

nlite makes the investigation of controversial topics efficient, rigorous, and engaging. We hope that next time you find yourself on the verge of an unproductive emotional debate, you consider nliting the topic instead!