An early ADHD diagnosis can be transformative , while a late one can have a detrimental impact on someone’s life. Prior to entering high school, Jesse Patel, the founder of Workflowy had been kicked out of multiple schools. His father had the foresight to recognize that his son might have…

Most people organize information with folders or hierarchies. Even in most note-taking apps, people use a folder-like structure. After you accumulate a critical mass of knowledge inside a note-taking app like Mem, the disadvantages of folders for personal knowledge management become clear. A world without folders will be the default…

A few weeks ago, a family friend whose son is starting college in the fall visited my parents’ house. My career and life are the opposite of Indian cultural expectations. I didn’t become a doctor, lawyer, or engineer. I became a writer and podcast host and made up a job…

Luke Burgis is an entrepreneur, professor, and author of Wanting: The Power of Memetic Desire in Everyday Life. He worked as an investment banker and has successfully built and sold several businesses. However, regardless of what he accomplished as an entrepreneur, he found that he was extremely unhappy and…

Recently, I found myself in a conversation with my dad about the impending end of my car lease. During this discussion, I suggested the idea of not having a car at all. Surprisingly, he thought it was a great idea. This moment made me realize that this was just one…

Imagine a world where a personal assistant knows everything you do, remembers every piece of knowledge you’ve acquired, and assists you in applying that knowledge when it’s most needed. This is not a fantasy, but a reality that is transforming the way we work, learn, and innovate. Accumulative Intelligence with Mem: Your Personal Knowledge Assistant For nearly two…

As we navigate through 2023, one thing has become abundantly clear: generative AI is poised to play an integral role in our future working lives. One of the most significant developments in this space is the emergence of a new role: the prompt engineer. …

Discovering the art of taking smart notes can be a game-changer for your writing process. This was my experience when I came across Sonkhe Ahrens’ lecture on smart note-taking. Learning that Nicholas Luhman, one of history’s most productive writers, used this method was a revelation. …

Unlocking your creative potential may seem like a daunting task, but the key lies in embracing non-linear thinking. By -breaking free from the constraints of linear organizational systems and allowing yourself to explore ideas without the pressure of immediate action, you can unleash a wealth of creativity and productivity. In…