Using Summertime to Dive into Smart Connections inside Obsidian
I toggle between Obsidian (using it several times a day) and Notion (publishing content for workshops). I am getting smarter with both. I’ve discovered I actually take better notes than ever because my copy of Obsidian uses Brian Petro’s Smart Connections. That community plug-in …
Using Summertime to Dive into Smart Connections inside ObsidianSurveying small business about automating tasks
I am surveying small business owners this week to see if they want to learn how to do specific things with process automation, some that Ethan Mollick discusses as Co-Intelligence. What would you like the most? Learn how to save important documents into Notebooks then use your voice to query them. …
Surveying small business about automating tasksThree Luminaries Thinking about AI in Education
I’m looking at practical workflows educators can improve with AI. My interest is shared by a group of 20 educators in an edulearn25 workshop. We’re starting by determining what Mairead Pratschke, Andrej Karpathy, and Ethan Mollick think about educators using AI to improve their workflows …
Three Luminaries Thinking about AI in EducationRediscovering Mem through its 2.0 Alpha
I parked my annual $96 subscription to mem.ai because I had my hands full managing content inside both notion.so and my Obsidian Vault I’m now test driving the Mem 2.0 Alpha and noticiing some features, such as calendar integration, voice capture, and the web clipper are still in …
Rediscovering Mem through its 2.0 AlphaLeveraging Google Gemini to Create University Syllabi
While listening to Patrick Browne and Padraig Ó Catháin explain how they’ve leveraged AI to enhance their teaching, I learned a few things about prompting Google Gemini to generate a syllabus, to export the by-product as an Excel file and then to create a mail shot from part of the result. The …
Leveraging Google Gemini to Create University SyllabiWhen NSA is accused of cyber attack
Chinese officials analysed the code used in a recent attack and they believe the NSA used AI to plan tool solutions, to explore vulnerabilities, and monitor traffic in the attacks. The AI could automatically and rapidly create dynamic code during the attack process. Chinese cyber protection staff …
When NSA is accused of cyber attackLooking at Workflow. But without AI.
I have more than 10 years of content saved inside my Instapaper account. I’ve a Vimeo looking at the term “workflow” as I prepare a lecture for digital transformation students.
Looking at Workflow. But without AI.From Obsidian to Public Working Notes
I have a system that starts at Markdown, moves to public view, and then gets micropublished with [content from Bernie’s topgold blog](Quick Notes after AI Workshop). I’m sharing the process with people learning [TUSdx])tus.ie/courses/c…) and they’re reciprocating with …
From Obsidian to Public Working NotesPurposeful Pivot Away from Scrolling
I'm with Cheyenne Macdonald, "In 2024, using social media felt worse than ever. These days, it feels like every gathering place on the internet is so crowded with content that’s competing for — and successfully grabbing — our attention or trying to sell us something that there’s barely any room for …
Purposeful Pivot Away from ScrollingLoving NotebookLM
While using NotebookLM, I discovered that each source can have up to 500,000 words. So I compiled a collection of snippets that I’ve saved inside Readwise into a single notebook. I have more than 5000 quotes in a single notebook.I capture hundreds of quotes every year by highlighting passages …
Loving NotebookLMLet's Share Data Tables
Here’s a simple way to share tables of data: csvbase.com/about You get full multi-format support. All tables are available in multiple formats as a simple download, including: Just add “.parquet”, “.xlsx”, “.csv” to any table url or use the dropdown on the …
Let's Share Data TablesInspired by Cara Darmody
I shouldn’t be surprised by how technology keeps expanding capabilities. But I am so happy watching how technology can help students learn and how noninvasive tech can help young people connect with the real world around them. While watching a short chat between my 13yo son and a talented 13yo …
Inspired by Cara DarmodyFighting the Clutter Gene
Trying to declutter. It’s a lifetime malady. Fighting the clutter gene by reducing my paperwork flow to single pages in my Leuchtturm 1917 journals.
Fighting the Clutter GeneRecommend MoJo Camera
I’m planning to boost my MoJo productivity by enhancing my DJI Osmo Pocket 3 camera. The handy camera should be in every journo’s kit bag. Recommended: insideview.ie/2024/06/r…
Recommend MoJo CameraPlaying with SlidesGPT in my browser
I asked SlidesGPT to make me a PowerPoint deck that shows I am going to explain key points of interest about AI’s use with small business. The deck should mention the importance of having your own personal knowledge network. It should point out how Microsoft Copilot and GPT-4 can give insights …
Playing with SlidesGPT in my browserWoz on Actual Intelligence
You got to love Woz for his deep understanding of how hype works compared to how actual software works.
Woz on Actual IntelligenceNew Things Possible with Microsoft Loop #workflow
I’ve just discovered new capabilities inside Microsoft Loop! Collapsible section headers I really like the twisties that let me produce collapsible sections with complex content. This means I have a clutter-free reading experience. Custom templates Now my Loop pages can be made into templates …
New Things Possible with Microsoft Loop #workflowCopilot Studio Meets Obsidian Vault
My current project is watching Microsoft Copilot Studio use public pages shared from my Obsidian Vault. I may have a Chatbot configured to my Obsidian Vault which would be like having a trustworthy personal AI. Many of the public pages originate with the Micro.publish plug-in. Thanks, Octavio.
Copilot Studio Meets Obsidian VaultEmpowered with Design Thinking
I will work with the Empower Programme this summer. It’s a week-long set of workshops that help young entrepreneurs leverage design thinking, machine learning, and technology analysis to scope the viability of their potential projects by integrating these methodologies to address various …
Empowered with Design ThinkingRunning AI for Business Short Course for Tipp Chamber
I’m running a free introductory session today that will provide an overview of the benefits of introducing AI to your operations. The session will be delivered by Bernie Goldbach, Digital Transformation lecturer in TUS in preparation for the one day hands on session to be held in a computer …
Running AI for Business Short Course for Tipp ChamberSharing Mountains of Social Media
I’m spending a day with a crew of mountain rescue workers to discuss unexpected problems with senior members. I’m bringing my perspective about practical workflows with social networking. My perspective involves a large measure of digital transformation with AI. I’m using a deck at …
Sharing Mountains of Social MediaRefining Audio Production Workflow
I am trying to reduce my workflow while increasing my media production. Before June 2024’s Audiomo I want to figure out a way of producing content on the fly, ensuring the audio is discoverable and subscribeable. What you’re reading now could be subscribeable if you use an RSS reader. …
Refining Audio Production WorkflowProduction Pipes are Clogged with Clippings
I have reached the end of my penultimate teaching year and still haven’t figured out how to clean out the production pipes because yet again I’ve amassed more than 15 GB of stray academic work on my laptop. I should be able to use a system that prevents me from harboring digital stash. …
Production Pipes are Clogged with ClippingsToo Many Tools
For the past week I’ve tossed and turned in bed having dreams where I’m saying “I have too many tools.” I know that means I’m caught in a corner where I’m using a large number of different software, apps, and platforms as I try to stay ahead of students who want …
Too Many ToolsMaking a Personal Chatbot
From field historian John Tierney I learned about a GPT-powered chatbot that learned from texts about daily itineraries, thoughts, and conversations with others. This customised LLM learns about political stances, meal preferences, and common stories. A simple voice cloning software lets the chatbot …
Making a Personal Chatbot