The Portfolio of Inquiry
Questions are the starting point for all investigations and inventions. We categorize our inquiries into three distinct levels of impact and horizon.
Big Questions
Questions that have long-term value. These address the fundamental nature of existence, humanity, and the universe.
Medium Questions
Questions focused on societal impact, culture, and systems. These look at the 3-5 year horizon of change.
Small Questions
Practical, immediate, and tactical inquiries. These solve daily problems and provide tangible utility right now.
Philosophy of Questions
Not all questions require the same tools or mindset to answer. By separating them into Big, Medium, and Small, we can apply the appropriate level of resources—whether that's philosophical debate, sociological research, or immediate engineering solutions.
We believe that the best questions often come from unexpected places. If you have an inquiry that doesn't fit the mold, visit our Contribute page to share it with us.