what is the narratives project?
About us
Peace through mutual understanding.
The Narratives Project provides people with the tools to make sense of today's complex news environment — without telling them what to think about it.
We do this by:
- Highlighting the different narratives around news events
- Identifying the values driving these distinct perceptions
- Providing tips for becoming more aware of the subconscious processes that drive how we interpret new information
- Showing what pluralism — the idea that there’s more than one way to understand the world — looks like in practice.
METHODOLOGY
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Identify
First, we use a social media listening tool to identify the most divisive news stories.
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02
Aggregate
Next, we dive into the conversation to identify how different people are talking about the story.
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03
Summarize
Then, we present at least two widely held perspectives within each side's own terms.
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04
Illustrate
Finally, we relate these perspectives back to the morals and values driving them.
Still curious about our process? Check out our FAQ and Methodology pages.
Our Story
The Narratives Project began as a rough sketch and a tweet.
Our Team
Shaun
Cammack
Executive Director
