In the 18th century, Denis Diderot and his collaborators embarked on the ambitious Encyclopédie project, aiming to compile all human knowledge into a single, accessible work. Their goal was to democratize information and “change the way people think.” Today, we at Dediro proudly carry forward this tradition, reimagining the encyclopedia for the AI age.
Dediro was born from a deeply personal journey. As a child in Iran and later as the son of a struggling single mother in Kentucky, I faced environments with limited perspectives. The internet became my gateway to the world's brightest minds, from Carl Sagan to Richard Feynman, from Daniel Kahneman to countless unsung heroes on forums. These virtual mentors opened my eyes to the vastness of human knowledge and the power of critical thinking. This experience is the heart of Dediro. Sadly, the internet has not had the same effect on everyone.
In the 21st century, humanity faces a “metacrisis” — a confluence of existential challenges including climate change, geopolitical instability, wealth inequality, and rapid technological advancement. At the core of our struggle lies our collective inability to make sense of an increasingly complex world. While the digital age has given us unprecedented access to information, it has also contributed to overload, algorithmic bias, and the spread of misinformation.
At Dediro, we recognize that addressing these challenges requires a fundamental shift in how we engage with knowledge. Our platform aims to cut through the noise, expand perspectives, and foster critical thinking — serving as a catalyst for a new Enlightenment. We believe that true understanding goes beyond facts, requiring context, nuance, and diverse perspectives.
Our mission is to revolutionize how people consume information by redefining the encyclopedia. We provide personalized and in-depth understanding of any subject, in the style and format you prefer. In an age where tribal thinking fosters division and echo chambers reinforce preconceived notions, we aim to be a bridge of enlightenment, fostering understanding across ideological divides.
Like the Encyclopédie, Dediro's goal is to transform how we approach knowledge acquisition, equipping us with the sensemaking tools necessary to navigate and address the complex challenges of our time.
Our commitment is to always prioritize quality over quantity. We'll display all the sources and content we reviewed, how we rated them, and whether or not we used them. Transparency is at the heart of truth and trust building.
While personalization enhances learning, we're acutely aware of the risk of reinforcing existing beliefs. To counter this, we deliberately introduce diverse viewpoints and encourage users to explore perspectives different from their own. Our “Accountability AI” will call you out when you're putting yourself in an echo chamber and will regularly suggest content that might broaden your understanding.
We envision a world where every individual has access to an AI knowledge curator that adapts to their unique learning style, educational background, and interests. This companion will not only provide facts but will foster critical thinking.
Today, we're starting with AI-written articles on the hottest topics, constantly updated with the latest knowledge. Tomorrow, Dediro will evolve into a multi-modal platform, creating personalized podcasts, videos, and blogs tailored to each user's preferred communication style and depth of understanding.
Our AI systems are designed to aggregate and synthesize information from various sources, but they are not infallible. Our team of human editors works alongside our AI to verify sources, ensure diversity of perspectives, and maintain high standards of accuracy. We regularly publish updates on our methodology and welcome feedback from our user community.
We encourage our users to approach the content critically and to use Dediro as a starting point for further exploration, not as an ultimate authority, much like they would when consulting Wikipedia. We cite all sources and encourage you to visit and support the content creators behind them.
At Dediro, we recognize that the foundation of our platform — indeed, of all human progress — is the invaluable contributions of thinkers, researchers, and content creators. Unlike some tech giants that use AI to aggregate content without proper attribution or compensation, we're committed to a model that respects and rewards human expertise.
We're developing a profit-sharing system that ensures fair compensation for the human knowledge that forms the bedrock of our platform. This system will:
By implementing this ethical approach to content aggregation and synthesis, we're nurturing a sustainable knowledge economy that benefits creators, users, and society as a whole. We believe that for human knowledge to thrive and continue evolving, we must create an ecosystem that supports and rewards those who dedicate their lives to expanding our understanding of the world. This approach fosters a symbiotic relationship between AI technology and human expertise, ensuring that the democratization of knowledge doesn't come at the cost of devaluing intellectual labor, and creates new opportunities for experts and content creators in the digital age.
We see Dediro not just as a product, but as a collaborative journey towards better understanding. We invite our users to be active participants in this process — to provide feedback, challenge our assumptions, and help us continuously improve.
As we grow, we commit to regular updates on our progress, including both our successes and the challenges we face. We believe that by being open about our journey, including the obstacles we encounter, we can build a community of informed, engaged learners who are partners in our mission.
Almost 300 years ago, Denis Diderot and his compatriots revolutionized knowledge with the first attempt to democratize knowledge. We follow in their footsteps.
Dediro is a promise of what's possible when we combine technology with human curiosity and critical thinking. We're excited to embark on this journey with you, and we welcome your questions, feedback, and ideas as we work together to shape the future of learning.