The Vortex

The Vortex is an audio discussion space where a robotic laser facilitator runs structured discussion rounds. Participants sit on one of 12 stones in a circle, take equal turns speaking, and can pass or finish early. The microphone rotates automatically, so no one needs to manage turn changes by warning speakers as their time runs out.

Join a discussion

Each room supports up to 12 active participants, with additional visitors able to listen as audience members. Audience members can press a button to join the line for the next open seat.

Create a room

You can create rooms and set how much speaking time each participant gets. Each room’s creator can also pin and change messages, such as discussion topics, on a virtual display board.