Jerry Michalski

Jerry Michalski helps organizations become more trustworthy by exploring their language, processes, and intentions. That’s fascinating in itself — but I wanted to talk with him primarily because he curates an online resource called Jerry’s Brain, a deep repository of interconnected thoughts. He’s worked on Jerry’s Brain for a quarter of a century, longer than any other such experiment I’m aware of. So, I wanted to find out why and how he does this.Show notesJerry MichalskiJerry’s BrainTheBrainREX: The Relationship Economy ExpeditionOpen Global MindThe Big FungusRoam ResearchGraphvizKumuMarkdown - WikipediaThinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel KahnemanDEVONthinkTinderboxLinking Your Thinking by Nick MiloMemObsidianGitHubObsidian Git pluginGoogle DocsYou need a wikiJSON - WikipediaPreziShow notes include Amazon affiliate links. We get a small commission for purchases made through these links.If you're enjoying the show, please rate or review us in Apple's podcast directory:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-informed-life/id1450117117?itsct=podcast_box&itscg=30200

In this episode, curator of the world’s most extensive mind map Jerry Michalski joins us to talk about how we as a society can contribute to the public commons in a positive way and why we must. Jerry shares the mission behind his distinguished idea of creating a second brain! He has been working on this brain map for more than 24 years and has introduced almost 500 THOUSAND THOUGHTS in his brain and keeps it up! We dive deep into how he created this system that gives access to tons of knowledge collected and connected in context, the importance of having a deep curation and scaffolding process, several possible roles for AI in this procedure and why having shared common knowledge is crucial for a better and more just future for us all. “If we could slowly build arguments and add evidence we might govern better” Additionally Jerry shares why lesser accessed links tend to gradually clear out of google search, how to make spam disappear from the internet and all about his dislike about the word “consumer” and designing from trust. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/rhyslindmark JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/PDAPkhNxrC Who is Jerry Michalski? Curator of The World’s Largest Mind Map, Guide to the World in Context, Tech Visionary for 30+ Years, Keynote Speaker & Expert on Trust & Mistrust Jerry is working to curate collected shared memory through captivating ventures. Two to mention: https://openglobalmind.com/ and the world's largest brain published called Jerry’s Brain. IF YOU WANT TO HELP BUILD THIS SHARED MEMORY SPACE! DIVE INTO JERRY’S LINKS! Topics: Welcome Jerry Michalski to The Rhys Show!: (00:00:00) What is Jerry’s Brain and what exists in it: (00:01:22) Acknowledgement and connecting to a second brain: (00:03:29) About spaced repetition software and Jerry’s thoughts on Anki: (00:07:42) What would public epistemic commons look like in 1950s: (00:11:00) The importance of a deep curation and scaffolding process: (00:15:29) Different possible roles for AI in curation and scaffolding process: (00:17:25) Why it is so hard to make spam disappear from the internet: (00:20:05) How Jerry thinks about trust: (00:29:42) Defining trust and how to make it abundant: (00:32:54) Traffic calming as an example of designing from trust: (00:36:34) Catalyzing moment in childhood about curiosity: (00:39:51) How to help Jerry in this SHARED MEMORY SPACE: (00:44:57) The importance of HARD FUN: (00:45:27) Mentioned resources: Duolingo: https://www.duolingo.com/ Anki: https://www.ankiapp.com/ Roamresearch: https://roamresearch.com/ Logseq: https://logseq.com/ GPT-3: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GPT-3 Hans Monderman: https://www.pps.org/article/hans-monderman Alice Miller: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alice_Miller_(psychologist) Russell L. Ackoff: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russell_L._Ackoff Connect with Jerry Michalski: Design from trust: https://www.designfromtrust.com/ Web: https://www.jerrymichalski.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jerrymichalski LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerrymichalski/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jerry.michalski Instagram Sociate: https://www.instagram.com/sociate Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JerryMichalski

Leading thinkers including Jerry Michalski, Toby Walsh, Anne-Laure LeCunff, Jeremiah Owyang, and Dave Snowden discuss the potential of humans plus AI. They explore topics such as becoming better cyborgs, navigating AI, creativity, collaboration, ethics, and the dangers and potential of AI.

David Allen speaks with Jerry Michalski, an early adopter of TheBrain software and expert in information management. Jerry shares how TheBrain facilitates a shift from fast to slow thinking, promoting deeper insights. He argues for a transformative shift from consumerism to active citizenship, emphasizing trust-based systems that enhance community and creativity. They discuss the historical narratives of societies like the Netherlands and their influence on modern culture, highlighting the importance of fostering trust and collaboration in tackling societal challenges.

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.