Let’s start a revolution

We at The Debate Revolution aim to implement a more sophisticated approach to debating in order to reduce political divisiveness and support societal progress.

Revolutionizing Debate: The Case for Mathematical Clarity

There is something perplexing about argumentation. Despite possessing the most extensive knowledge in our society’s history and understanding how arguments function, we often behave as if we do not. A relatively basic mathematical framework exists that could clarify debates, yet somehow, we have opted not to employ it. In times of societal divergence and the threat of post-factual politics, revolutionizing our approach to debates is imperative. This shift will enable us to make more informed decisions as a society, in political arenas, and within the private sector.

Misinformation and Bias

Using objective, data-driven insights to quantitatively analyze debates, significantly reducing misinformation and bias, ensuring discussions are grounded in verified data.

Integrated Evaluation of Argument Components

The Mathematicala aproche integrates the evaluation of values, impacts, and plausibility to ensure a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of arguments.

Identification and Analysis of Values

we identifies both explicit and implicit values in arguments using advanced NLP techniques, helping to clearly outline the foundational beliefs and principles underlying each debate.

Democratizing Access to Complex Debates

A Mathematicala aproche enhances accessibility to debate analysis by converting complex arguments into clear, visual data representations, making intricate discussions understandable and engaging for a broader audience

Logical Consistency and Plausibility

We check the plausibility of arguments by evaluating their logical consistency and source credibility, ensuring arguments are logically sound and factually accurate

Objective and Data-Driven Decision Support

Objective and quantitative metrics on debates to help policymakers and decision-makers reduce reliance on subjective judgments and make informed decisions.

How it works

The formula multiplies these scores to provide a comprehensive assessment that encapsulates the overall strength and validity of an argument. This multiplicative approach ensures that an argument must score reasonably well in all three aspects to achieve a high total score, emphasizing the need for balanced, well-rounded arguments in debates. This method effectively supports objective analysis by minimizing biases and enhancing the decision-making process based on a solid mathematical foundation.

Formula:

Total Score=(Value Importance Score×Impact Score×Plausibility Score)Total Score=(Value Importance Score×Impact Score×Plausibility Score)


Explanation of Each Component:

  • Value Importance Score: Measures how well the values presented in an argument align with societal norms and ethical considerations. It reflects the depth and significance of the values underlying the argument.
  • Impact Score: Evaluates the potential effects and consequences of an argument. This score predicts the practical impact of the argument, considering both its immediate and long-term effects based on historical data and trend analysis.
  • Plausibility Score: Assesses the logical consistency and credibility of an argument. This involves checking the reliability of sources, logical structure, and the empirical validity of the data used.

„The beginning is the most important part of the work“

Platon

ca. 450 B. C.