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Forward-thinking resources on AI acceleration, agents, ontologies, and structured knowledge for AI-augmented teams
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 One person’s innovation is another person’s outdated approach.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.
Domain Knowledge Compendiums (DKCs): A Guide to Creating Comprehensive Knowledge Resources
Learn how to create Domain Knowledge Compendiums (DKCs) for comprehensive, structured knowledge capture. Master the art of organizing complex information for easy access and understanding.