What is KNOWN?
We bring together technology, research, ideas, education, products, conversations and physical experiences to investigate how people understand themselves, understand one another and build meaningful relationships and communities.
Why KNOWN Exists
KNOWN begins with a simple idea: Every person longs to be known.
At a time when technology has made people more connected than ever, connection does not necessarily produce understanding, belonging or meaningful relationships. KNOWN exists to investigate that gap and build ideas, technologies and experiences that help close it.
Our Mission
To explore and build more human ways for people to understand themselves, understand one another and participate in relationships and communities with dignity, agency and care.
What We Explore
Human connection and belonging
How people form meaningful relationships and communities.
Human-centred AI and technology
How technology can be designed around human dignity and agency.
Technology and society in Africa
How Africa shapes and responds to technological change.
Identity and relationships
How technology changes selfhood, relationships and social life.
Social technologies and institutions
How systems, platforms and institutions can strengthen human connection.
How We Work
KNOWN connects research questions to publications, digital experiments, products, programmes, events and public conversations. Each expression belongs to one institutional system rather than a collection of unrelated projects.
Our African-Born, Global Perspective
KNOWN is based in Lagos, Nigeria. Its perspective begins in Africa and engages questions that matter across cultures, communities and borders.
Leadership
Public leadership profiles will appear only after the people and biographies have been verified and approved for publication.
Known Limited
KNOWN is operated by Known Limited, the registered Nigerian legal entity behind its public work, technology and programmes.