A method and system for sharing knowledge is disclosed. The method and system
comprises
receiving information input into a database and organizing items of information
in the database. The method and system further includes collecting ratings and
comments associated with each item of information and allowing users to access
and sort items of information according to selected rating criteria in order to
find the most reliable and/or valuable information from the database. In a second
aspect, the present invention including an interface for providing information
concerning a subject is disclosed. The interface comprises a first area that shows
the subject and contributor name; and a second area that shows the content of the
information item. The interface includes a third area that shows rating related
to the subject; and a fourth area that allows users to submit ratings for the information
item. Accordingly, a knowledge sharing system and interface are provided which
allows every member of a knowledge sharing group to benefit from aggregate knowledge,
experience and opinions of other members of the group. The system and method allows
individual members to easily locate the information from a collectively generated
knowledge base that is most consistent with that individual's personal measures
of value in the information.