"In the age of information warfare, we build the cultural nervous system that will help us see the truth."
We are building the Akashic Skein - a decentralized, semantic knowledge fabric that serves as the canonical registry for all cultural works and, ultimately, all information. This is not merely a social network for cultural interests, but the foundation for a new paradigm of information integrity and collective truth-seeking.
Phase 1: Cultural Foundation
- A universal registry of cultural works (books, movies, music, art)
- Cross-platform wish lists with price tracking and market intelligence
- Social features that link all interactions to canonical cultural objects
- Import/export capabilities from existing cultural platforms
Phase 2: Information Expansion
- Community-driven fact-checking without centralized authority
- Socially generated truth through collective intelligence
- Adversarial verification systems with stake-based incentives
- Integration with news, blogs, and information sources
Phase 3: Truth Infrastructure
- Decentralized information integrity tools
- Logical fallacy detection and community flagging
- Cross-domain relationship mapping
- Collective intelligence for information warfare defense
We reject centralized fact-checking, editorial boards, and self-proclaimed experts. Truth emerges from collective intelligence, not from top-down authority. Every user can contribute, challenge, and verify information. Reputation is earned through community validation, not credentials.
Every cultural work gets a unique, persistent identifier. Whether someone rates on Letterboxd, Goodreads, or our platform, all interactions link back to the same canonical object. This creates a unified cultural graph that breaks down platform silos.
We use RDF, JSON-LD, and semantic web standards to create machine-readable relationships between cultural works, people, and ideas. This enables complex queries and cross-domain discovery that traditional databases cannot support.
No single entity controls the knowledge fabric. We use IPFS for decentralized storage, blockchain-inspired verification systems, and distributed consensus mechanisms. The system is resilient to censorship and manipulation.
All information claims must be falsifiable. We track falsifiability scores, evidence strength, and verification criteria. Claims that cannot be tested are marked as such, not suppressed.
We embrace contradiction and challenge. Claims can be disputed by anyone with evidence. Stake-based systems incentivize accuracy while preventing gaming. Random jury selection prevents capture by special interests.
We start with cultural works because they are less contentious than political or scientific claims. This gives users a safe space to learn the verification system before tackling more sensitive topics.
All user metrics are public and domain-specific. No general "expert" status - users build reputation in specific areas through community validation. Quality contributions earn domain-specific reputation.
InformationEntity (base class)
├── CulturalWork
│ ├── Movie
│ ├── Book
│ ├── Album
│ └── Art
├── WorkManifestation (versions/formats)
│ ├── MovieMedia (theatrical, DVD, streaming)
│ ├── BookEdition (hardcover, paperback, ebook)
│ └── AlbumFormat (vinyl, CD, digital)
├── InformationClaim (factual statements)
│ ├── Fact
│ ├── Opinion
│ ├── Hypothesis
│ └── Analysis
└── RelatedWork (separate but connected)
├── Soundtrack
├── Adaptation
├── Influence
└── Response
We integrate with existing cultural and information metasources:
- Cultural: WorldCat, MusicBrainz, IMDb, Goodreads, Discogs
- Information: FactCheck.org, Snopes, academic databases
- Technical: DOI, ARK, ORCID, persistent identifiers
We are not building another social media platform. We are building the cultural nervous system that will help humanity navigate the information wars of the 21st century.
By starting with cultural works, we give users a safe space to learn verification systems, build reputation, and develop trust in collective intelligence. As the system matures, it naturally expands to more contentious domains.
The Akashic Skein will become the foundation for:
- Decentralized Fact-Checking: Community-driven verification without centralized authority
- Information Integrity Tools: Defense against misinformation and manipulation
- Collective Intelligence: Harnessing the wisdom of crowds for truth-seeking
- Cultural Preservation: Canonical registry of human cultural output
- Cross-Domain Discovery: Finding connections between seemingly unrelated information
This is not a sprint, but a marathon. We are building for the long term, creating infrastructure that will serve humanity for decades to come.
The Akashic Skein is more than a project - it's a movement toward decentralized truth and collective intelligence. We invite you to join us in building the cultural nervous system that will help us see through the fog of information warfare.
"The truth will be decentralized, or it will not be at all."
This manifesto is a living document. It will evolve as we learn, grow, and adapt to new challenges. The principles remain constant, but the implementation details will change as we discover better ways to achieve our goals.
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