Jorim (Dembrane): Echo Tool & Real-time Summarization
Date: October 9, 2025 Speaker: Jorim, Dembrane Duration: ~53 minutes
Overview
Jorim introduced Echo, a tool combining Mentimeter-style input collection with ChatGPT for real-time summarization and brainstorming in live events.
Echo Tool
What It Does
- Combines input collection (like Mentimeter) with AI summarization
- Enables real-time participant engagement via QR codes
- Supports live transcription with minimal delay
How It Works
- Participants scan QR code to join
- Submit responses to prompts
- AI processes and synthesizes in real-time
- Host can interact with and display results
Key Design Principles
Participant-Driven Summaries
- Prioritize participant feedback over complex AI methods
- Early compression attempts were deemed ineffective
- Human correction and audit preferred over AI-only summarization
Flexible Prompt Styles
- Crafted collaboratively with hosts
- Cater to diverse preferences
- Iterative refinement during sessions
Technical Infrastructure
Building robust systems for:
- Large-scale simultaneous live audio streams
- Real-time transcription
- High-volume event support
Ethical Considerations
Important discussions on:
- Participant consent for data use
- Privacy in transcript sharing
- Transparent AI processing
Cross-Pollination Potential
Explored AI’s potential for:
- Idea cross-pollination in large groups
- Connecting themes across breakout sessions
- Identifying patterns in participant responses
Minimum Viable Ontology
Concept discussed:
- Iterative human-in-the-loop validation
- Mind map creation with participant feedback
- Democratic assembly context constraints
Focus on Simplicity
Simple, participant-centered processes lead to better adoption and outcomes.
Key emphasis on:
- Avoiding over-engineering
- Prioritizing user experience
- Making tools accessible to non-technical facilitators
Collaboration Opportunities
- Standards development for AI cross-pollination
- Metrics and ethical considerations
- Integration with OFL pattern library