Frequently Asked Questions

Vaani is a patented turn-based conversation technology that enables meaningful dialogue between people with differing perspectives. It's built on the ancient practice of dialectic—the conviction that truth emerges through collaborative inquiry, not rhetorical combat.

Vaani (वाणी) is Sanskrit for voice, speech, or expression—the fundamental human capacity that connects minds across difference.

No. Vaani is not a debate platform. Debates are competitions where the goal is to win. Vaani conversations are collaborations where the goal is to understand. The format rewards listening and good faith engagement, not just rhetorical skill.

Yes, Vaani is free to use.

The core of Vaani is elegantly simple: one microphone, two people, taking turns. When it's your turn, you speak. Your conversation partner cannot interrupt—their mic is muted. When you're done, you pass the mic. This enforces what healthy conversation requires: the discipline to listen fully before responding.

In traditional public debates, crowd reactions influence speakers—emboldening some, destabilizing others—regardless of argument merit. Vaani isolates participants from viewer influence so they engage with each other's ideas, not audience approval. The conversation stays intimate, even as thousands watch.

Viewers are active evaluators, not passive consumers:

• Flags: Mark moments where a participant's reasoning has issues—logical fallacies, unsupported claims, evasions
• Ratings: Evaluate each participant on argument quality, responsiveness to questions, and collaborative spirit

This creates accountability without interference.

Each turn should include:

1. Respond to what your conversation partner just said
2. Contribute your own perspective or claim
3. Ask a genuine question

Participants are encouraged to pass the mic early, enabling a flowing exchange rather than alternating monologues.

Yes—and it's encouraged. Passing the mic early signals collaborative intent and keeps the conversation dynamic. The best Vaani conversations feel like tennis rallies, not sequential speeches.

The goal is not to win. It's to understand—and to be understood. We call this "belief temperance": holding your convictions with enough humility to genuinely engage with those who see things differently.

Dialectic is a philosophical tradition dating back to Socrates. It holds that understanding emerges through the collision and synthesis of opposing views—not through one side defeating the other, but through both sides genuinely engaging until something clearer emerges.

Podcasts are typically one-way—hosts speaking to an audience. Vaani is two-way dialogue with enforced turn-taking. Both participants speak and listen equally.

Social media is optimized for engagement, which often means outrage. Algorithms reward divisive content. Vaani is optimized for understanding. The format itself prevents crosstalk and rewards genuine listening.

1. Tap the "+" button to create a new conversation
2. Set your topic and parameters
3. Invite a participant or open it to the public
4. When your partner joins, go live

Yes. You can watch any public conversation as a viewer—live or recorded. As a viewer, you can add flags and ratings to evaluate the participants.

The one-mic system prevents most disruptive behavior (no crosstalk, no interruption). For serious violations, use the in-app report feature. Our moderation team reviews reports within 24 hours.

Yes, all conversations are recorded and available for replay. This allows viewers to watch later and creates a public record of the exchange.

Download the app and sign up using email, Google, Facebook, or Apple.

Go to Settings > Account > Delete Account, or email support@vaani.us.

Public conversations are visible to all users. You can also create private conversations visible only to invited participants.

During their turn, your mic is muted so you can focus on listening. You'll be able to speak when they pass the mic to you.

1. Make sure you have the latest version
2. Restart the app
3. Restart your device
4. If problems persist, contact support@vaani.us

• Camera: For video during conversations
• Microphone: For audio during conversations
• Notifications: To alert you when conversations go live