While some are eschewing social media all together because of the divisive political content, this live video debate platform aims to address the echo chamber effect with people outside of their networks. Currently in beta, startup QallOut allows users to experience a different point of view with video-based debates.
Enabling people to debate and broadcast in real time, the site hosts head to head debates, community debates and residential debates featuring one-sided video content. QallOut will also be holding a tournament. Trending tags allow users to search for hot topics like Trump, healthcare and the Israel Palestine conflict. Users can participate in a live video debate in a comment section. Although debates are live, the videos are also uploaded for future viewing.
Video Debate Platforms
QallOut Broadcasts Live Debates Between Individuals on Important Subjects
Trend Themes
1. Live Video Debates - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a platform that allows users to engage in live video debates on various topics, fostering open dialogue and diverse perspectives.
2. Addressing Echo Chambers - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a social media platform that connects people with opposing viewpoints, encouraging discussions and reducing the echo chamber effect.
3. Trending Tags for Hot Topics - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build a platform that tracks trending tags and allows users to engage in debates and discussions on current hot topics, promoting active participation and awareness.
Industry Implications
1. Social Media - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a new social media platform that focuses on facilitating meaningful debates and discussions to bridge the divide of differing opinions.
2. Video Streaming - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a video streaming service that specializes in hosting live debates and discussions, providing an interactive platform for users to engage in real-time conversations.
3. Technology and Communication - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate communication technologies to enable better platforms for video-based debates and discussions, fostering a more inclusive and diverse online discourse.