Read Across The Aisle

A project in Redwood City, CA by Nick Lum
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We're helping people get outside their filter bubbles and discover news that might not be popping up in their social media circles
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Backers: 127
Average Pledge Per Backer: $42

Funded: $5,376 of $4,500
Dates: Jan 12th -> Feb 11th (30 days)
Project By: Nick Lum
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Latest News

Home stretch, media partnerships, and some personal history

February 10th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

It's official—Read Across The Aisle is funded!

February 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Read Across The Aisle Is Funded!Thank you everyone for your support! The Read Across The Aisle project is officially funded, and we are thrilled to be on-track for our Feb 20 launch. We'll be opening up our beta in a few days and will be coordinating... (Read More)

More bubble-bursting tools, and a BBC interview!

February 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone! Get more bubble-bursting toolsWe've compiled a list of tools that can help you get out of your filter bubble—everything from email newsletters to political chat platforms. There are also a couple of insightful TED talks that will help... (Read More)

Should you say "filter bubble" or "echo chamber"? Find out the difference!

January 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Be the filter bubble expert!We are passionate about understanding and combatting the filter bubble phenomenon, and we've uncovered some surprising insights about the terms "filter bubble" and "echo chamber." Though most people think these terms mean... (Read More)

Great news—we're in the news!

January 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone! Word has gotten out about Read Across the Aisle, and we've been featured in Fast Company! Please share this article out on Facebook, Twitter, or email so that we can keep up the great momentum! Thanks, Nick and the Read Across the Aisle... (Read More)

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