Ergo Sum is named after Rene Descartes' famous statement, "Cogito, ergo sum," (I think, therefore I am.) Initial content sections are Cogito (I think), Lego (I read), Imbibo (I drink), and Specto (I watch). Articles can be created by members and submitted for publication on the site.

Interested readers are encouraged to look over the site, and to join the community if they like what they see. Readers with other interests and passions that complement the site's overall thrust are encouraged also to submit their own articles.

The site is managed by a powerful content management system that supports development and management of online articles, event notifications, and so on, without requiring understanding of HTML and related Web technologies. In addition, the site automatically supports indexing, searching, and publication through a "syndication" (RSS) feed mechanism, making both contributing and reading the site very convenient.