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EP.02 Jerry Michalski on systems thinking and second brains
Jul 11, 2023
Jerry Michalski, a tech-industry trend analyst, discusses system thinking and second brains. He shares his journey of curating his brain, the future of work, and self-fulfillment. They explore the importance of trust and collective intelligence in addressing societal challenges. They also discuss different aspects of discourse and argumentation and highlight the need for a shared language. They touch on the concept of a 'second brain' and its benefits, as well as the future of work and ethical considerations in AI advancements.
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Quick takeaways
- Systems thinking provides a valuable approach to understanding and influencing large-scale systems effectively.
- Curating information in an external brain enhances memory and comprehension, emphasizing the importance of public and private aspects of external memory.
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Jerry McCalsky's Background and Projects
Jerry McCalsky is the founder of Open Global Mind, a project focused on helping humans make better decisions together. He also works on Relate, a project aimed at creating a shared memory through crowdsourcing. With expertise in trust, Jerry has played a significant role in the tech industry, including as a tech industry trends analyst and managing editor of Esther Dyson's newsletter. He has curated his brain, a mind mapping app, for over 25 years, amassing the world's largest brain with over 535,000 entries. Jerry is currently exploring the concept of design from trust and its applications in different domains.
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