The author developed Horizon, an open-source AI news radar designed to prioritize human taste over simple AI summaries, addressing information overload. It aggregates content from diverse sources, filters noise, adds context, and delivers personalized daily briefings while preserving individual judgment.
SciAtlas is a large-scale, multi-disciplinary knowledge graph designed to tackle the information explosion in academic output. Integrating millions of papers and billions of entities, it provides a structured network for automated scientific research and deep interdisciplinary integration.
This content explains how AI can transform chaotic, unstructured information into clear visual intelligence for solo investigators. By treating raw data as structured input, AI automates the creation of visual maps and timelines using platforms like Kumu.io.
The author reflects on investing 1,847 hours over two years into "Papers," a personal knowledge management system, only to achieve a mere 2.9% article reading efficiency and a -99.4% return on investment. The piece questions the value of extensive organization over actual learning, highlighting the system's profound inefficiency.