The issue isn’t that we lost “truth” as some platonic object out there. No one is debating how many hydrogen atoms in a water molecule.

The issue is sorting our opinions about facts.

The solution according to UpTrust is to recognize that some opinions are better than others, relative to a particular domain and context, and to constantly show and adjust this based on new information.

OK so here’s an overview of the lenses I’m currently sensing are required for engaging these wicked potentials and moving our world and collective experience toward more of what we want:

No villains— instead we need to see unconsciousness that is itself lovable

Self-organizing systems / incentive landscapes

Integration of vision and practical in every decision — it must win at the old game

Addressing the whole developmental stack(what’s good for me, we, all of us)

and more

A Future of More Meaningful Conversations

UpTrust is proving that a social network doesn’t have to thrive on outrage and manipulation to succeed. The challenge isn’t just to build a new platform—it’s to shift the entire incentive structure that governs how we interact online.

Why UpTrust’s Mission Matters—and Why You Should Be Part of It

• You're tired of toxic algorithms.

• You’re not alone.

• You care about well-being on every level.

• You see both the crisis and opportunity, and you want to help.

• You understand what's at stake.

• You want aligned incentives that last.

There are more than 100 social networks with 1 million + Monthly active users.

• Giants (>300M MAU): 20 platforms

• Big Niche (25M-300M MAU): ~25 platforms

• Mid-Size (5M-25M MAU): ~15 platforms

• Small but Significant (1M-5M MAU): ~20 platforms

• 13 Religious Community-Focused Platforms