Our Story

It started with frustration—

a frustration I think a lot of us feel, even if we can’t always name it. I was scrolling through the news, watching the latest outrage unfold: yesterday’s hero was today’s villain; more people to hate; a new crisis demanding our attention. And underneath it all, one thing became glaringly apparent:

I was being told what to think.

It wasn’t just the headlines that upset me. It was the echo chambers. The scripted outrage. The way every story came preloaded with a “correct” opinion—and if you questioned it, you were labeled, dismissed, canceled. There was no space to wonder or wrestle with complex questions—no space to ask, why?

I was tired of the outrage. I was tired of prepackaged opinions. I didn’t want to argue. I didn’t want to hate.

I just wanted a real conversation.

Not a shouting match. Not a lecture. Not some hot-take from a talking head or YouTube “expert”. I just wanted thoughtful, honest dialogue with the people around me. The kind that makes you stop and think, and encourages you to explore—not just react.

That’s what led me to create Collective Reason.

I wanted to create a space for the people who crave real connection and intelligent conversation—for the people striving to become better thinkers and speakers. In a world full of noise and distraction, Collective Reason was created to serve as a refuge for clarity, depth, and connection.

Because we believe thinking deeply with others is a practice worth protecting.

The tools we create are carefully designed to spark real reflection and meaningful dialogue. They encourage curiosity over certainty, listening over labels, and exploration over reaction. They’re not about reaching the “right” answer. They’re about rediscovering the joy of thinking through tough issues together.

This is not just another company selling junk.

It’s a movement toward a more intelligent, thoughtful, and connected future.

Because a better world starts with becoming a better thinker.

Be part of the journey.

Join Collective Reason.

I’ll meet you there,

Ryan Rivas

Founder of Collective Reason, LLC