Radical Research
In collaborative efforts, how do we ensure every contribution is valued and every voice is heard?
Introducing WISDOM: the Weighted Information Schema for Distributed Open Merit.
WISDOM is an open science framework designed to crack the code of cultural change in collaborative spaces. By creating a fair, decentralised, transparent system that can quantify the value of any contribution, WISDOM empowers contributors to give from the heart, trusting they will be rewarded in turn.
WISDOM generates standardised, interoperable, value-aligned metrics, empowering public goods providers and fostering coordination between aligned organisations. Watch the short video presentation below to learn more.
Key Features
- Inclusive Recognition: WISDOM values both primary contributions and peer reviews equally, fostering a balanced ecosystem of participation.
- Innovative Evaluation: Our user-friendly pairwise comparison system makes reviewing simple, engaging, and rewarding.
- Token-Based Rewards: Contributors earn tokens representing the collective value of their contributions, creating tangible incentives for ongoing participation.
- Multidimensional Ratings: Capture the unique qualities of every contribution, from major projects to insightful reviews.
- Flexible Framework: Adaptable to the needs of diverse communities, from creative gatherings to academic conferences and beyond.
Real-World Impact
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Support our work
At OHM, we’re creating free, open source tools to accelerate the transition toward a transparent gifting economy. If you’d like to support our work, we invite you to make a donation today, or contact us to find out about other ways to contribute. Donations, like all types of contributions, can earn recognition within the same system we’re building, meaning that by donors become a part of the WISDOM experiment.
System Development
Born in the Open Science space and prototyped at Burning Man-style gatherings, WISDOM is an active experiment into collaborative co-creation. Click below to learn more about how we developed and validated the model within both the art and science spaces.
Prototype Report: AIMOS conference
Figure 1. First video call of the AIMOSxWISDOM research team. AIMOS 2023 was both the first conference we presented OHM to and our first opportunity
Open science conference presentation sparks new collaboration
https://youtu.be/NHgG599NoSk?si=pLtZ7ixgZDEq_1V5 In November, Cooper presented on behalf of OHM at the fifth annual conference of the Association for Interdisciplinary Meta-research and Open Science (AIMOS). This
Prototype Report: Tiny OHM #1
Tiny OHM #1 was a gift-based gathering we hosted in June 2022, attended and adored by over 100 people. Prior to the event, we used
OHM Gathering
The inaugural OHM Gathering was hosted over 3 days in the lead up to the Winter Solstice 2023, at a magical site in Numinbah Valley,
Tiny OHM #1
Tiny OHM #1 was our first official gathering since the charity merger and served as an opportunity to test our new WISDOM review model. It
Heart + Mind Gathering
Our pilot gathering Heart + Mind Gathering was our initial foray into the world of gift-based gatherings, creating a safe space for diverse perspectives in the
