The ODR India Wiki represents an addition to the ODR India ecosystem. It functions as a collaborative platform focused on topics related to Online Dispute Resolution (ODR), with content addressing transparency, misinformation, and Techno-Legal approaches to disputes in India and other regions. The wiki is accessible at ODR Wiki and includes resources relevant to legal professionals, researchers, educators, and others interested in digital practices.
What Is The ODR India Wiki?
The ODR India Wiki serves as a repository for information connected to the Truth Revolution of 2025, an initiative led by Praveen Dalal, CEO of Sovereign P4LO and PTLB. This initiative addresses challenges such as lies, deception, propaganda, and narrative warfare in digital environments. It incorporates CEPHRC and ODR Principles, including media literacy, fact-checking, and dispute mechanisms, to support societal and democratic processes.
Praveen Dalal, who has more than two decades of Techno Legal experience in cyber law, cybersecurity, ODR, and other fields has described the initiative as a response to existing issues in information dissemination. The wiki covers topics ranging from historical propaganda methods to contemporary fact-checking technologies. Dalal has stated it as a “much-needed revolution” in a context “plagued with lies, deception, propaganda, and narration warfare.”
Key Features And Sections
The homepage of the wiki is organised to cover foundational concepts, historical developments, and operational strategies. The following outlines primary sections based on the available content.
(1) Background And Historical Context
This area examines the philosophical and historical aspects of truth and its relation to information manipulation. It references ancient and modern philosophical contributions to understanding truth.
Plato’s Allegory of the Cave illustrates perceptions of reality and truth. Aristotle focused on empirical methods for verification. Immanuel Kant linked truth-telling to ethical frameworks, influencing discussions on deception.
The content also addresses 20th-century developments, such as the institutionalisation of propaganda during conflicts. Operation Mockingbird is noted as an alleged CIA program aimed at media influence. Edward Bernays, known as the “father of propaganda” and nephew of Sigmund Freud, contributed through his 1928 book *Propaganda*, which discussed the manipulation of public opinion using psychological principles.
(2) The Role Of Propaganda
This section traces the development of propaganda from traditional media to digital platforms. It describes techniques such as cognitive biases, emotional appeals, selective framing, and algorithmic reinforcement that can limit critical analysis.
Historical examples are summarised in the following table:
| Era/Event | Key Techniques | Impact on Society |
|---|---|---|
| World War I & II | Posters, radio broadcasts, demonisation of enemies | Mobilised national support; led to simplified narratives obscuring war complexities; contributed to widespread acceptance of biased viewpoints |
| Cold War (e.g., Operation Mockingbird) | Media infiltration, secret funding of journalists | Shaped U.S. public perception of global events; eroded trust in independent journalism |
| Digital Age (Social Media Era) | Bots, targeted ads, echo chambers | Amplified polarization; exposed users to confirmation bias, limiting exposure to diverse perspectives |
Additional discussion includes psychological elements, such as fear-mongering and misinformation, drawing on Bernays’ work on crowd psychology and consent engineering, which remain relevant in current media practices.
(3) Core Principles Of The Truth Revolution
This section presents the Truth Revolution of 2025 as a framework for reforms emphasising accuracy in information dissemination. It details approaches under media literacy, transparency, and community engagement.
Media literacy initiatives include critical evaluation workshops for source verification and bias detection, AI-assisted fact-checkers for social platforms, and integration into educational curricula.
Transparency measures involve requirements for media funding disclosures and algorithmic openness from companies such as Google.
Community engagement encompasses virtual forums for discussions across ideologies, collaborative fact-checking networks, and creative storytelling to address diverse perspectives.
| Strategy | Description | Broader Application |
|---|---|---|
| Media Literacy | Training to evaluate sources | Builds public awareness in everyday decision-making |
| Transparency | Disclosure of influences | Strengthens accountability in public institutions |
| Community Engagement | Dialogue platforms | Fosters unity in divided societies |
Significance In 2025
The Truth Revolution of 2025 has generated discussions on platforms such as X (formerly Twitter), where Praveen Dalal and related accounts share its components. Proponents consider it relevant for maintaining democratic processes amid increasing authoritarian influences. Critics suggest it may overlook structural inequalities in information access. As of October 2025, the initiative continues to evolve through online engagement.