What it does
Civic Compass helps people discover their moral archetype — a framework for understanding how their core values shape their political views. Instead of left vs. right, it maps people along dimensions like authority, care, fairness, and loyalty.
Users can explore issues through their own lens, see how different archetypes interpret the same problem, and find common ground with people who think differently. The goal is to make politics feel less like a war and more like a conversation.
Why I built it
I got tired of political tools that just tell you which party to vote for. I wanted something that builds understanding from the inside out — starting with values, not party lines. The civic tech space is full of voter guides; almost nothing helps people understand why they believe what they believe.
This project sits at the intersection of moral psychology, data, and civic design — three things I find endlessly interesting.
How it’s built
Civic Compass is a web app deployed on Vercel. The issues explorer lets users drill into policy topics, see their archetype’s perspective, and compare it against other archetypes. The app is actively in development — I’m adding features and issues regularly.