Socrates: Renowned Project Under Transformation, Striving to Forge the Next Generation of Debate-Centric Social Media

Social media is the man behind the curtain controlling the narrative in the post-truth era

Coined in 1992, the term “post-truth” is defined as “relating to or denoting circumstances in which objective facts are less influential in shaping public opinion than appeals to emotion and personal belief”. From a communication perspective, the emergence of the “post-truth” era is directly linked with the rise of social media platforms. Today, social media platforms have surpassed traditional mainstream media outlets as the primary source of news and information for individuals worldwide. Traditional mainstream media outlets are gradually losing their position of exclusive legitimacy and authority in interpreting speeches. Platforms such as X (formerly Twitter), TikTok, have become powerful gatekeepers of information, shaping narratives and influencing public discourse on a global scale.

Every coin has two sides: the emerging social media platforms are leading us into an unprecedented era of information fragmentation, leveraging their speed, wide reach, large audience, and strong interactivity, while at the same time facilitating various forces to propagate their own political ideologies and engage in “reinterpreting” established facts.

When guiding public opinions becomes controlling, many voices are overshadowed by the noise of the crowd. In such circumstances, a truly independent and impartial media that can break the shackles of media control and establish an independent media for all who are seeking truth has become especially crucial.

This is where the story of Socrates begins. By promoting freedom of speech, it reaches out of traditional media, and allows users to express their opinions as they wish, to engage in debates, and to determine the authenticity and value of information. A decentralised Socrates provides a platform where information is exchanged in an open and transparent way. Anyone, anywhere in the world, regardless of their background, has the opportunity to express their opinions. This revolutionary change is more than a technological advancement but also a redefinition of media power and empowerment of civilian discourse.

A debate-centric Socrates is revolutionising next-gen social media relationships

The Socrates platform empowers users to go beyond passive consumption of information and become active creators and influencers. Here, they have the freedom to select the content they engage with, participate in discussions, voice their opinions, and shape how information is spread and perceived through a voting system. This model not only fosters diversity and freedom of speech but also fosters fairness and objectivity in information dissemination. In stark contrast, traditional media outlets are frequently subject to the influence of capital, political agendas, or ideological bias, compromising their objectivity and autonomy and often serving as instruments of the powerful elite, resulting in manipulation and distortion of public opinion.

The emergence of Socrates marks a pivotal moment in media history, introducing a paradigm shift towards a model of media governed by the public, that is, media ownership. Here, freedom of speech transcends mere rhetoric, becoming a palpable reality where all individuals possess the right to engage in the creation, distribution, and assessment of information. This transformative approach not only cultivates a more inclusive and democratic landscape for communication but also illuminates a promising trajectory for the evolution of media in the future.

• Socrates’ Decentralized Design: Socrates’ decentralized design ensures transparency of information, providing everyone with the opportunity to voice their opinions, regardless of their status. This revolutionary change is not only a technological advancement but also a redefinition of media power and the empowerment of public discourse.
• Empowerment of Users on Socrates: On the Socrates platform, users are no longer passive recipients of information but creators and shapers of it. They can choose the content they want to follow, participate in discussions, express their views, and influence the dissemination and perception of information through a voting mechanism.
• Significance of Socrates’ Birth: The emergence of Socrates signifies a revolution in the media field, demonstrating a truly people-driven model of media sovereignty. In this model, freedom of speech transitions from rhetoric to reality, where everyone has the right to participate in the production, dissemination, and evaluation of information.

Web3 and AI empowers true freedom of speech and ensures everyone has the right to vote

Currently, a few dominant centralised social media platforms control the majority of social media traffic. A minority of people determine the algorithms governing these platforms and control what users can see and how information is disseminated. Users’ speech may be subject to censorship and restrictions, as seen in cases like X, or even face the risk of account suspension. In such circumstances, the rights to freedom of speech and fair expression are severely violated.

• Blockchain-powered Socrates ensures freedom of speech: Socrates achieves decentralization through blockchain technology, where the fusion of WEB3 and AI offers new possibilities for fair speech and voting rights. Every user’s speech is recorded on an immutable blockchain, beyond the control of any centralized institution. This means that users’ speech will persist forever, immune to deletion or tampering. This decentralized feature ensures freedom of speech, allowing everyone to express their views without fear of censorship or restriction.
• Fair and impartial voting mechanism: On the Socrates platform, blockchain technology is not only used to record users’ speech but also to implement voting mechanisms. Each user can vote via blockchain, ensuring that every voice is heard and has an impact on decision-making. This decentralized voting mechanism eliminates potential fraud and manipulation in traditional voting, ensuring fairness and transparency.
• AI helps Socrates better understand users:: Socrates also introduces intelligent auxiliary systems, leveraging artificial intelligence technology to enhance users’ debating and reasoning abilities. AI assists users in finding relevant information and viewpoints more easily, enabling them to engage more deeply in discussions. This intelligent auxiliary system provides users with more efficient debating tools, helping them express and communicate their viewpoints more rationally. Additionally, the product utilizes AI for emotional expression, combining debate content with AI-powered automatic voice translation of text comments.

Product Reshaping Sparks the Olympic Games of the Intellectual World.

The rise of Socrates marks a true revolution in social media. It’s not just about technological advancements; it’s a whole new way of thinking that’s reshaping how we see social media’s role in communication. Like the well-known Olympic Sports, Socrates is launching the Olympics of free speech.

Socrates reshaping has uncovered the future of social media. In the era of AI and Web3, Socrates is crafting the next-gen social media with debate at its core, fundamentally transforming the interaction between users and information. The brand-new product is expected to commence its Beta test in mid-June.