Sparkable’s Blueprint for a Kinder Digital World

In an era where social media platforms often thrive on division and sensationalism, Sparkable emerges as a transformative alternative. Founded by Vardon Hamdiu, this open-source nonprofit reimagines how online content is ranked and shared. Instead of boosting posts based on engagement metrics like likes or shares — which can reinforce echo chambers — Sparkable uses bridge-based ranking, a novel approach that elevates content appreciated by people from diverse and even opposing viewpoints.

This system not only fosters empathy and mutual understanding but actively works against polarization, proving that social media can be a force for connection rather than conflict.

More than just a new platform, Sparkable hands users the reins to their own experience. With customization tools that let you shape your feed by content type, topic, and language, it offers a rare blend of personalization and integrity. Sparkable doesn’t just patch the problems created by traditional platforms — it rebuilds the foundation with a mission to uplift our shared humanity. It’s a bold, hopeful reminder that the design of our digital spaces matters deeply — and that better is absolutely possible.