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Forward-thinking resources on AI acceleration, agents, ontologies, and structured knowledge for AI-augmented teams
Google Veo 2: Video Prompting Guide
A quick guide on how to prompt Google’s Veo 2 video generation model so you can start experimenting with AI-generated video for free.
Shep’s Neo4j Cypher Query Cheatsheet
I created a quick cheatsheet of commonly used Cypher queries when working with Neo4j’s graph database.
Shep’s Github CLI Cheatsheet
A friendly cheatsheet for anyone new to AI engineering – easily remember your commands for Github CLI when coding with AI.
The Shape of Thought: Knowledgespace
In this post I introduce knowledgespace, a new theory of knowledge structuring, and present a light overview of the concept. A full publication is forthcoming, but this is an accessible entry to the idea.
Innovation Is Subjective
Innovation is highly context dependent. One person’s innovation is another person’s outdated approach. I wrote some quick thoughts on making headway as an innovator.
Making Claude 3.7 Sonnet Think in Unicode & Reason Semi-Symbolically
I'm a madman. Claude 3.7 Sonnet is out now with an extended thinking mode, but it still only thinks in plain text. So... I added a symbolic layer to the reasoning process with a Unicode Thinking Protocol that buckets different styles of thinking into different "fonts" like 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 and 𝓽𝓱𝓲𝓼 and 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴.
What 200+ Hours of AI Development Taught Me About Building with Lovable.dev
A practical guide for building software with Lovable as a thought partner, not just a code generator.
Batshittification: A Lens for Bold Ideas in a Sterile World
Batshittification: a lens for bold ideas and the antidote to death by optimization.
The Expertise Engine: A Framework for Augmenting Knowledge Work
Learn how to scale your impact 10x, 100x, even 1000x with an AI-powered Expertise Engine.
Minimum Viable Ontology (MVO) Framework
I've designed a powerful new framework for AI-powered disruption & acceleration. Read more here.
Knowledge Diffusion: A New Paradigm in LLM Information Extraction
Discover knowledge diffusion: my AI experiment that's revolutionizing how we extract and organize information from LLMs. See how this game-changing approach could transform learning and research.
WIP Research: Syntelic vs. Syncretic Ontology Approaches for Strategy & Innovation
A highly nerdy and in-depth look at how I’m structuring the knowledge for my WIP white paper on adaptive ontologies for strategy & innovation. Cutting-edge speculation.
AI Acceleration Is Personal: Crafting Your Cognitive Edge
Learn how your unique cognitive fingerprint shapes your collaboration with AI. Accelerate into the future with a personal plan for AI's role in your work & personal life.
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[OSUI] AI Workflow Examples: 6 Steps of Strategy Consulting
Ollama Shortcuts UI can easily become a synthetic data pipeline. In this post I show you how I autonomously generate custom workflows, fill in the workflow brief, run the workflow, and save the outputs with AI.
Rat Rod AI: A Personal Philosophy for the Age of Cognitive Augmentation
Discover the "Rat Rod AI" philosophy: a personal approach to AI development that prioritizes raw functionality and cognitive augmentation over polish. Learn how this unconventional method can revolutionize your work with AI.
AI Techniques From Ancient Greece: Episteme and Phronesis
Two philosophy concepts from ancient Greece are surprisingly relevant in our work with AI: episteme and phronesis. They can dramatically enhance how we interact with Large Language Models.
The Semantic Context Matrix: A Powerful Tool for Strategists
Get introduced to Semantic Context Matrices and learn why I have added this to my own AI augmentation toolkit. I’ll also walk you through how to make your own matrix quickly with AI.
Full Stack Innovator Course: Lesson 1.2 (Free Preview)
This is Lesson 1.2 from my Full Stack Innovator curriculum in the Pioneer’s Clubhouse.
A Knowledge Graph of Music Brand Partnerships with Neo4j
Partnership programs are complex and require effective knowledge management to succeed. Check out this lightweight exploration of a knowledge graph for music brand partnerships using Neo4j and Cypher queries to uncover insights.
A Domain Knowledge Compendium (DKC) on Music Brand Partnerships
This comprehensive Domain Knowledge Compendium (DKC) equips music industry professionals and marketers with essential insights to create successful artist-brand collaborations and drive engagement.