SUPPORT THE INSTITUTE FOR DIGITAL HUMANITY: 4.6.25

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THE CAVALRY AIN'T COMING FOLKS: WE WERE IN THE CAVALRY

Which is why, as expected, the IDH is 99& the last non-partisan and nationally-scalable Manhattan Project standing.

The IDH is the “last phase” of a 20-year, bipartisan Manhattan Project – dozens of top experts and thousands of students, citizens, and volunteers – for AI, disinformation, free speech, and privacy.
Our award-winning and peer-reviewed methods -- which can be taught K-CEO and to millions -- are 100% non-ideological.
And to keep our IP and brand pure: We took zero dollars from either side (MAGA, WOKE, the feds, and everything in between).

(Videos: Story, podcast demo, recent CBS news appearance. See our victories and partners at www.theidh.org.)

Right now, we have a wide-open lane to fix a lot of this 2025 mess. All you need to win the 21st century is a state, college, and industry. That's our day job: This is a fire drill for us.

We have a wide-open lane (politically).
Plus the ear of elected officials, schools, and reporters.
And this is not our first – or 2nd or 3rd – rodeo.

But here's the rub:

To stay viable -- and away from partisan agendas and toxic money -- no one has been paid in a year. That's no longer viable (or safe) after this week.
Our leadership is being headhunted to work for both sides (and the big dogs) but that means we lose the IP and get re-NDA-ed.
Rather than pick a team, we'd rather work for everyone. And since we are the only folks who worked with/in "both sides" of reality -- and know where all the bodies and opportunities are buried -- we would like to stay independent.

But we cannot level up fast enough without your help.

HERE'S OUR GAMEPLAN AND WAYS YOU CAN SUPPORT US

This isn't rocket science.

#1: GET OUR SOLUTIONS TO STATE OFFICIALS

#2: START USING OUR CURRICULUM TO CONNECT AS MANY COLLEGES, CLASSROOMS, and STUDENTS AS POSSIBLE BY FALL (STARTING WITH SUMMER INSTITUTES, TRAININGS, and WORKSHOPS).

#3: SELL/LAUNCH OUR BOOK, TEXTBOOK, AND PODCAST (TO RAISE MONEY and ATTRACT INVESTORS)

$10k: Keeps the lights on and these conversations going to level up fast.

Our websites are redesigned for community education, but they aren’t cheap, we had to stop mid-remodel, and we have 2TB of (free) assets still left to load.
We are drowning in requests from podcasts, investors, companies, policymakers, and lit agents. Losing them to “overhead” concerns is really dumb.

$50k: We launch the IDH TV Podcast (interactive) allowing us to continue expanding our outreach and develop training resources for all.

Our new podcast brings people from all walks of life together to discuss technology’s role in our world and how we can bridge divides.
“Podcast” is a silly word for a cutting-edge hybrid community education/advocacy platform that can get thousands/millions of Americans back on the “same page” on the trickiest issues in AI, disinformation, free speech, and privacy.
No one needs a “Rogan for the left;” everyone needs one of these. If we can’t find a distributor/agent by mid-February, we can launch it ourselves in mid-March.

$75k - $100k: Memoir, living textbook, academic research

We are at the make-or-break moment for AI, winning the 21st century, fixing disinformation, and reforming our colleges. So we are giving away our story and secrets (i.e. how we got SJWs and MAGAs to work together, plus our tech blueprints)
With proper staff, this could be completed in 3 months (while doing everything else). At $150k, we could also get a demo together of our documentary (to raise money/awareness).

The Big Numbers (Actual Goals)

$250,000 lets us bring back three key team members, hire additional contractors, and engage hundreds of volunteers to reach Americans nationwide.
$500,000 allows us to hire half our staff and scale programs for schools, communities, and civic organizations, providing them with resources at affordable rates.
$1M brings us to full staff, which means we could be (round one) managing nearly 100 interns/intensive volunteers (and hundreds of casual ones). By round two, that number grows to 500 (and thousands). Our original system was designed to network one million students via shared curricula.

ROI:

The IDH was designed to be self-sufficient (the IP is worth enough to keep it open) but that requires diverting staff resources at this critical time for our country and AI.
We would rather -- as a non-profit -- partner with investors to strike while the iron is hot and scale us additional sales/support staff.

Why the IDH? Proven Experience in Tackling Digital Challenges

For over 20 years, the IDH leadership teams have developed practical, scalable solutions to combat misinformation, AI ethics concerns, and digital privacy threats. Our work brings together experts from diverse fields—technology, ethics, law, education, and civic engagement—to create lasting solutions that address the complex issues in our digital world.

Our Key Projects and Impact

The IDH has completed a range of transformative projects over the years, including:

Disinformation and Political Divison: During the Minneapolis unrest, we created civic disinformation-fighting networks that helped residents stay safe and civil amid misinformation. We can now scale these networks nationwide, bringing them to classrooms, faith communities, and civic groups across the U.S.

AI Law, Policy, and Governance: Through our Neighbors Not Numbers initiative, we advocate for sane, Constitutional, and innovation-friendly AI practices that respect individual rights and prevent exploitation, including K-CEO curricula, AI alignment frameworks, and civic engagement strategies (including international art exhibitions).

Free Speech and Academic Freedom: Stop Acting Like Robots

is our initiative focused on promoting open dialogue and combating hate speech. Because (a) the cavalry isn't coming, (b) the DEI versus Free Speech crisis is a false flag (to protect AI and WOKE/MAGA fundamentalists), and (c) it isn't hard to be pro-free speech (and anti-aholes): Just stop thinking like robots. (P.S. We also protect comedians.)

Privacy and Digital Dignity: With Privacy 4 All Period, we fight for the right to digital privacy, encouraging policies that protect individuals' data and prevent surveillance abuse. And figured out a way to get pro-life and pro-choice citizens to WORK together on everyone's medical data privacy.

Each project serves to create more informed, empowered citizens who can navigate today’s digital landscape thoughtfully and responsibly.

Where Your Donation Goes

Other Ways to Support the IDH

In addition to donating, there are other ways you can help the IDH:

Partner with Us or Volunteer: We welcome students, educators, artists, legal professionals, and community members. Larger organizations and institutions are also essential to our mission. Sign up at TheIDH.org to get involved.

Hire Us: Our team offers consulting, education, and advocacy services for organizations seeking guidance on AI ethics, digital literacy, and cross-cultural communication. Contact us through our website to learn more.

Invest in Our Mission: If you’re interested in supporting IDH through investment, reach out via our site, and we’ll provide more details on our vision and funding strategy.

Donate today or share this post to support a more connected, compassionate digital future. Visit TheIDH.org for details on our initiatives and impact. Together, we can make a difference!