Prism of Scrutiny

A canvas to visualize public attention and scrutiny.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is this site?

Prism of Scrutiny is an interactive canvas that visualizes public interest in notable figures. Each profile is a "Prism of Scrutiny" (P.O.S.).

How are people added?

You can add a person by submitting their Wikipedia URL.

Why only Wikipedia links?

We require Wikipedia pages to ensure that everyone on the canvas is a public figure. This keeps the project focused on public discourse, not private individuals.

What do "Focus" and "Diffuse" do?

"Focus" makes a person's image larger, showing they are under more public scrutiny. "Diffuse" makes the image smaller, reducing the public focus.

Why is there a fee?

The fees cover our operating costs and help discourage misuse of the platform.

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About This Project

Welcome to Prism of Scrutiny (P.O.S.), a project that visualizes public attention.

Think of this site as a living map of public interest. Users decide which public figures to feature. A larger image means that figure is under greater public scrutiny.

We use Wikipedia to ensure that all subjects are public figures. Your contributions change the size of each profile, creating a dynamic reflection of collective focus.

Disclaimer: This is an experimental data visualization project. The size of a profile reflects user contributions and is not a statement or judgment from the site owners. All information is based on public Wikipedia pages.