A Universal Standard for the Internet

One icon. Every perspective.
More speech, not less.

The Broader View is a universal protocol for the internet, modeled on the closed captioning symbol. It adds an annotation layer of well-reasoned perspectives from across the ideological spectrum to any web content. No content is removed or suppressed. By ensuring readers always see the fuller picture, it reduces the outsized influence of any single source. A free-speech-friendly answer to the information crisis.

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Viewpoint diversity through design, not regulation

A voluntary design standard that tech companies can adopt — achieving viewpoint diversity through market-based design rather than mandating how platforms moderate content.

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The Icon Appears

Websites and apps adopt the Broader View meridian globe — a universal cue that diverse perspectives are available.

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AI Curates, Humans Verify

The protocol surfaces well-reasoned viewpoints from across the spectrum. Non-partisan editorial standards ensure balance.

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Readers See the Full Picture

The original content stays untouched. An annotation layer mitigates the influence of any single source — readers decide for themselves.

The Metaphor

The Earth looks flat until
you pull back and see the whole picture.

Every article, every post, every headline shows one angle. The Broader View is the moment you pull back far enough to see the full shape of the conversation — and realize there was always more than what was in front of you.

Video: NASA · Public domain

Experience the Broader View

Hover over the Broader View button on any article. Each article demonstrates a different design approach — same technology, flexible presentation.