How it Works

"Show me the incentives, and I'll tell you the outcome."— Charlie Munger

A system’s true purpose is what it actually does — not what it claims to accomplish.

Bad Incentives lead to bad system outcomes, which ends in a collapse of trust. — Knowerly

Undeniable Issue

The institutions that ran America fairly well for decades are failing. Trust in government, media, corporations, healthcare, education, legal and other systems has collapsed for the majority of Americans.

We all feel it, but it doesn't have to be this way.

Federal Government

83% don't trust it to do what's right "just about always" or "most of the time". Pew 10/25

US Congress

86% disapprove of the way Congress is handling it's job. Gallup 4/26

Media

72% have low to zero trust. Gallup 9/25

Education

63% say a 4-year degree is not worth the cost. NBC News 10/25

Legal

65% have low or no confidence in the overall judicial system and courts. Gallup 2024

Knowerly was created to help Americans (and soon citizens of other countries) get better answers, better accountability and increased participation in our society's management than we've had in a long time.

We help everyday Americans bypass gatekeepers and directly question those in power — while creating real financial incentives for honest, good-faith interactions and answers. No talking points, no partisan mudslinging, and no algorithms or bots.

How Knowerly Works

Create Your Account

Get unbiased monthly summaries of how your elected representatives actually vote and act. No spin. Just facts.

Ask Question or Propose Policies

Hold the media, government, and powerful institutions accountable. Start a question for as little as $2.50.

Support Other Questions
& Policy Proposals

By backing and sharing strong questions and policies of others, we can create a powerful incentive to get better answers and real action.

Real Polls, Real Opinions

See how Americans really fell about the issues that matter when no biased 3rd party funders are skewing the results. You can even suggest what questions we ask!

Make Some Money!

In legal jurisdictions where allowed, Knowerly shares incentive revenue created by great questions & policy proposals with the questioner and accepted question respondent(s).

Raise Money for Charity

Want to help raise funds for your favorite charity? We make it easy to donate any percentage of your share of incentive revenue generated by your questions or policy proposals.

How does Knowerly make money?

Like everyone, we have bills to pay, so we keep a percentage of the revenue raised by the questions and policies posted on Knowerly. As we grow, we'll also provide a limited number of advertisements from elected representatives and political candidates that would like to introduce themselves to you in a thoughtful way.

Ready to get involved?

Create your account today and let's work together to help end the days of a small group of people dictating the questions that get asked and the policies the get considered and implemented in our country.