> read(the_room) — RTR — is a real-time data analysis platform that serves as a litmus test of our sentiment.
Our mission is to capture, summarize, and display aggregated and anonymized responses to questions posed by members of our communities.
Currently designed primarily for entertainment, RTR offers insightful glimpses into the collective thoughts, prevailing themes, and humourous memes circulating throughout our social groups. However, with widespread adoption, it has the potential to become a valuable tool for policymaking across various organizational levels and could aid in the development of more advanced democratic systems.
Ever wonder how everyone else really feels about something, or feel like your views are not fairly represented in conventional mass media or by your representatives?
In today's world, vast amounts of data are collected about us, yet access to this data is often limited to corporations driven by profit, not our well-being. We are routinely shaped by algorithms designed to monetize our attention rather than empower our decision-making. It’s time for a change.
RTR aims to democratize data by aggregating opt-in contributions from individuals like you, making the results transparent and accessible to all. By doing so, we can gain insight into our collective sentiments, enabling us to make more informed and equitable decisions that reflect the true context of our interconnected lives.
Our ethos is transparency, openness, and trust. Our promise to you is simple: we will only collect what is necessary to make the site work for you and nothing more. Here, you are to the best of our ability — and we don't have much ability yet — as anonymous as possible. Your data will not be used to track you across the internet; so be yourself!
Help us create a respectful and fun environment. Please use the #nsfw tag for any questions addressed to an adult audience. If you encounter any offensive or problematic content, please flag it using our reporting tools. We aim to foster a welcoming community where everyone feels safe to express their thoughts without fear of harassment or abuse.
The content of RTR is generated by users and does not reflect the views or beliefs of the site's creators or administrators. We do not take responsibility for any content posted by the users of this site, and we cannot guarantee the prompt removal of objectionable material. By using this site, you agree to not hold the site's creators or administrators liable for any damages arising from the use of RTR.
> read(the_room) was founded in November 2023 by four graduate students at McGill University: Soud Al Kharusi, Brendon McGuinness, Nicolas Gastellu, and Shayan Hajhashemi.
Since its inception, many of you have contributed to RTR's development. Those of you that have contributed (both technically and non-technically) to RTR after the Hackathon are being followed by our Instagram .
Message our Instagram page if you'd like to leave some feedback or get involved!
