It is not exactly a secret that Historians often disagree about the past. One popular debate is about whether the collective contribution of history—which relies on the wisdom of the masses—should count as historical practice.

For most blockchain developers, a day starts with a “stand up”. But for the Historia development team, the day begins with a strong coffee.

The first time humans began to record history isn’t exactly known but throughout the years, societies around the world have preserved knowledge about the past.

Many have questioned the wisdom of the so-called “wisdom of the masses” but there is so much truth underpinning the idea that masses make more accurate collective judgments than expert individuals.

The responsibility of recording historical information is often consigned to historians and trusted individuals whose superior knowledge and experience enable them to remember and interpret huge collections of facts for the benefit of society.

Holding politicians accountable hasn’t always been easy in the past and many citizens have faced a myriad of challenges trying to exert political oversight. The reality is that citizens need substantial information about the government to hold officials accountable.