Celebrating Contributions

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, 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. 

By creating standardised, autonomous metrics that capture community values, WISDOM creates new pathways for collaboration betwen aligned communities. 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

WISDOM has been successfully prototyped in both the arts and science spaces by reviewing contributions to Burning Man-style festivals and open science conferences, along with several other experiments. The bars below show how far each project has progressed through the WISDOM stages (Record, Review, Recognise, Reward, and Respect).
Tiny OHM #1 (one day festival)
Pre-Review, Record, Review, Recognise, Reward, Respect
OHM Gathering (three day festival)
Pre-Review, Record
hOHM Base (co-living space)
Record
AIMOS (open science conference)
Record, Review, Recognise
Vibeclipse (tech campout)
Record

Join the Revolution

Whether you’re a researcher, creator, or community organizer, WISDOM offers a new paradigm for recognizing value and fostering engagement.

Ready to transform how your community collaborates and grows? Join our waitlist to get early access to WISDOM apps as they are released.

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. 

Learn more

See our wiki and videos for more information on the WISDOM system.

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. 

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,

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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

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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

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