Turn arguments into clarity.

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DebateScore helps people understand why they disagree. We turn messy public debates into structured argument maps—so you can see what's factual, what's value-based, and which arguments are actually strong. The result: clearer discussions, better decisions, stronger democracies.

tune How it works

DebateScore uses GDES (Global Debate Evaluation Standard) to rate arguments in a way that's transparent and comparable—human-readable, and AI-compatible. Instead of vibes and rhetoric, you get a clear view of strength, assumptions, and trade-offs.

Every argument gets three scores—simple, explicit, and debatable:

• Value: What goal/principle is at stake?
• Impact: How large is the effect if true?
• Plausibility: How likely is it, based on evidence?

The scores combine into one Strength rating—so you can compare arguments side-by-side, and still inspect the reasoning behind each number.

layers How the platform is organized

Two layers, so complexity stays manageable:

1. Debate overview (e.g., climate, migration, inequality)
2. Policy modules (concrete measures you can actually vote on or implement)

Cognitive relief by design: we split big questions into smaller, rateable claims—then aggregate them back into a coherent picture.

Transparent change log: arguments evolve—so DebateScore tracks edits and sources with open, versioned history (like open-source, but for public reasoning).

forum Latest debates

Explore the newest debate maps—or suggest one you want next.

lightbulb Why it matters

• Stop repeating the same debate: keep the current state of arguments, evidence, and open questions in one place.
• Make value conflicts visible: see whether disagreement is about facts, priorities, or trade-offs.
• Compare arguments responsibly: journalists, citizens, and decision-makers can evaluate claims consistently—and still apply their own values.