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A shared 'brain' is being discussed as a platform for asynchronous voice note conversations where metadata could enhance understanding and visualization of conversational threads. The speaker suggests a focus on DEMO rather than DEC as a fork in the road, believing it better suits the work they've been doing with building prototypes. A group experiment is proposed with four members to delve into how these voice notes can overlap and interconnect, with the idea of marking chapters within responses to clarify dialogue. The concept also touches on the nuances of information retrieval, preferring vector databases over direct text searches, hinting at a similarity to the speaker's initial voice note exchanges with Savannah after meeting on a dating app. Voice communication offers significant advantages as a medium, and there's an idea presented here that its power should extend beyond just live conversations. Current messaging apps are filled with voice notes that are often difficult to search, filter, or respond to, though iMessage now has transcripts, which are generally reliable and useful once you've listened to the original voice note. The ability to refer back to transcribed voice notes can aid in crafting thoughtful responses and engaging in more meaningful discussions. The sender of the message suggests that by embracing this approach to communication, we could enhance our conversations and is curious to see how it will develop.

After a hike, I encountered Steph, leading to ongoing communication about hosting events. We discussed her co-organized salon on the AI alignment problem in March and my interest in hosting a website-building event during startup week, potentially in April or May. We also contemplated a tool for managing our projects and events, like a specialized project management software. Further, we talked about the connection between online communities and the physical gatherings they can inspire, emphasizing the cyclical relationship between the two.

The speaker is considering how to categorize inputs for a burrito-like system, focusing on what constitutes a minimum ingredient for a filling, using metadata like voice notes, images, and GPS tags. They ponder the need to explicitly connect related inputs, such as a photo and a voice note about the same subject, or whether temporal and spatial proximity should implicitly link them. The speaker also reflects on the holistic context influencing inputs, including mood and environment, questioning how far explicit bundling should go. Ultimately, they imply that inputs with similar timing and location could be considered related without the need for explicit connection, likening this to lab notes.

Voice notes for creating burritos can vary in length; they can be long if needed, but sometimes a short description suffices. Despite not always understanding the thought fully, there's an instinct to describe it with high fidelity to AI. Short descriptions can be beneficial as they can connect to other ideas, implying a hypothesis that the connection between ideas can be explored through these descriptions.

"Uncovering the Power of Voice Memos"

Voice memo test.

"Tranquility in Progress"