The Prosocial Design Network curates and researches evidence-based design solutions to bring out the best in human nature online.
Improve conversations on divisive topics
Reduces re-posting of fake news
Reducing spread of misleading and polarizing content
Create more spaces for civil discussions
Reducing intergroup animosity
Reduce rule-breaking and recidivism
Reduce inter-party animosity
Increase civility
Decrease partisan behavior
Reduce repeated rule-breaking
Improve the quality of users’ comments
Increase adherence to platform rules.
Add context and make users consider what they’re sharing
Open up the discussion to more people
Cut down unnecessary tension and confusion
Reduce likelihood of sharing triggering content
Reduce spread of true but misleading info
Slow users down so their followup comments are more thoughtful
Innoculate users against misinformation
Humanize users in one anothers' eyes
Reduce the spread of mis- and disinformation
Cut down on trolling behavior without shaming users
Evoke self-consciousness for post conscientiousness
Depolarize divisive conversations
Give users a chance to reconsider their words before they go public
Create middle ground between promoting content and banning it
Cut down on the spread of misinformation
Reduce online harrassment
Reduce toxicity of comments
Increase retention and make prosociality contagious
Reassure community newcomers; make them resilient to trolling