AI made me obsolete
The only way to stay in the game is to reinvent yourself repeatedly.
Hi there! I'm Phil Dearson - an idealistic skeptic creating systems for independence. I've advised over 200 organisations across almost every industry.
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Processing for retrieval
Having previously covered the Capture part of the CPR approach, now we look at Processing and Retrieval
Frictionless capture
Techniques for capturing useful stuff in your personal database or second brain.
Your personal database
PKM enthusiasts sometimes refer to personal databases as their second brain. Today, mine is souped-up with AI to allow for additional laziness.
Forget your digital strategy - do this instead
An 8 step process for incorporating digital into your existing strategy.
Your organisation exists to serve people's needs
It’s easy to lose sight of the point of having an organisation in the first place.
Innovation - it's economics all the way down
Innovation occurs in the dizzying interplay of forces across all levels of society.
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Discover tools and technologies to enhance your independence.
Into the mind garden
Your brain is wired to adapt. So let it.
AI search needs your data
Manual search can sometimes find better solutions that AI misses, though most people wouldn’t notice or care.
Let AI inform your creativity
If you're feeling frustrated by AI's shortcomings, you might be expecting too much from it.
Too many transcription agents
Getting overwhelmed by all the AI transcription agents joining your meetings? You're not alone.
The problem with AI is us
While AI's potential seems boundless, human nature and societal structures often stand in the way of its most ambitious proposals.
Basic AI training
Basic AI training can help when trying to coordinate the use of AI tools across and between teams.
