The hottest Information Management Substack posts right now

And their main takeaways
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Top Technology Topics
From The Future β€’ 294 implied HN points β€’ 17 Jul 23
  1. A new era called The Great Interruption seems to be approaching, freeing us from the constant distractions and reclaiming our attention
  2. Information and attention have always been intertwined, impacting humanity's growth and evolution
  3. Interest Grids could be the future of organizing our attention, helping us navigate a world inundated with information and distractions
Adjacent Possible β€’ 538 implied HN points β€’ 11 May 23
  1. Project Tailwind is an experimental 'tool for thought' being developed with Google
  2. Project Tailwind uses a 'source-grounded AI' approach to assist with research and information exploration
  3. Features of Project Tailwind include creating on-the-fly glossaries and suggesting additional product features based on uploaded materials
Bureau of Adventure β€’ 259 implied HN points β€’ 28 Jun 23
  1. Travel companies must improve their customer experience to meet higher digital expectations. Customers now want their travel experiences to be as smooth and simple as their favorite online services.
  2. Communication is key in the travel industry, but many companies struggle with providing clear and helpful information to customers. They need to make sure customers understand what to expect throughout their journey.
  3. Internally, travel companies need better systems to share information about customers and products. This helps employees give the best service and avoids confusion for travelers.
Weekend Developer β€’ 39 implied HN points β€’ 22 Jul 23
  1. The PARA framework can help organize digital information into Projects, Areas, Resources, and Archives to improve productivity.
  2. With the PARA framework, information is stored based on when you plan to act on it, making it easier to access and utilize.
  3. Tools like Evernote, Notion, and Roam Research can be used to implement the dynamic PARA system and have information accessible across devices.
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Makers Station β€’ 19 implied HN points β€’ 22 Feb 23
  1. Current bookmark managers are outdated and inefficient in managing web-related information.
  2. A new tool is needed with features like automatic saving, content enrichment, and knowledge base creation for optimal information management.
  3. Users need a tool that helps them easily find and access information, even after long periods of time, in today's digital age.
The Digital Anthropologist β€’ 19 implied HN points β€’ 25 May 23
  1. Our brains are essentially search engines that help us make sense of the world around us and communicate with others to find common ground in our varied realities.
  2. Generative AI tools like Large Language Models can enhance our natural search behavior by helping us find context faster and take action more efficiently, although they are not without risks like generating misinformation.
  3. As GAI tools evolve and societal rules around their use are established, they have the potential to greatly improve productivity in information and knowledge management within organizations while also aiding in better understanding human behavior and societal complexities.
Joshua Gans' Newsletter β€’ 0 implied HN points β€’ 22 May 23
  1. Estonia leads the world in having the most $1 billion-plus valued start-ups per capita, showcasing a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem.
  2. Estonia has achieved an outstanding digital society, with a government that operates paperlessly and based on the principle of entering information only once, setting a new standard for efficiency and convenience.
  3. The success of Estonia's digital transformation was not immediately evident in the physical environment, highlighting the importance of deliberate legal and political decisions driving technological advancements.
Joshua Gans' Newsletter β€’ 0 implied HN points β€’ 23 Oct 20
  1. Pre-risk assessment is crucial for better allocation of Covid-19 tests. Higher pre-risk means test results carry more weight.
  2. CDC's protocol for point-of-care tests at nursing homes considers pre-risk, but lacks specific numerical data. More granular information would enhance testing protocols.
  3. Contact tracing apps could be leveraged to assess pre-risk levels, aiding in more accurate test allocation without compromising privacy.
Matt’s Five Points β€’ 0 implied HN points β€’ 02 Apr 12
  1. The way people communicate with Congress has changed a lot because of the internet. Now, emailing is much more common than sending letters, making it easier to share opinions quickly.
  2. Emails come from everywhere, making it hard for Congress members to know if the sender is from their district. This leads to a broader focus on national issues instead of local concerns.
  3. With so many emails to handle, congressional staff have to work harder to respond to constituents, which takes time away from other important tasks like policy work.