An AI Research Assistant and Reality Shift

Hello, and happy Sunday! As summer turned to fall, Dan Shipper and Evan Armstrong revisited their priorities—writing, family, simplicity—amid a new season for us here at Every. ICYMI, we have a new mission and a new look. Read on for more details and our take on the latest tech news.—Kate Lee

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🔏 "Inside the Pod: The AI Research Assistant You've Been Dreaming Of" by Rhea Purohit/AI & I: Imagine having a conversation with all your random thoughts and ideas all at once. That's now possible with Google's NotebookLM, powered by Gemini 1.5 Pro. Best-selling author Steven Johnson shows how this AI tool can extract patterns from decades of book highlights, spark new project ideas, and even write documentary scripts. Read this if you want to turn your messy collection of notes into a creativity powerhouse. 🎧 This piece comes with its own AI-generated podcast version.

"Jumping Over AI's Uncanny Valley" by Nir Zicherman: The Uncanny Valley—that eerie feeling when AI gets too close to reality—might actually be a feature, not a bug, of the technology. Nir Zicherman argues that embracing AI's imperfections will lead to better human-AI collaboration. Read this if you want to understand why your discomfort with AI might be the key to its success, and how companies can navigate the psychological pitfalls of almost-human tech.

"Live Fuller, Not Bigger" by Evan Armstrong/Napkin Math: It is tempting to believe that happiness is just one more promotion, object, or experience away. Evan Armstrong is here to remind us that true happiness often lies in focusing on the simple things, not the additional things. Whether it’s morning cuddles with his dog or embracing spontaneity with his wife, he's discovered the art of "living fuller, not bigger." Read this if you're ready to escape the trap of constant achievement and find joy in the everyday.

"Admitting What Is Obvious" by Dan Shipper/Chain of Thought: Not too long ago, Dan Shipper felt like he was living someone else’s life—until he admitted the obvious: He's a writer, not just a founder who writes. This revelation transformed his approach to Every and his career. Read this if you're ready to confront the truths you've been avoiding and unlock your full potential, and learn how to build a business around your true passions.

"What Comes Next: A New Era For Every" by Dan Shipper: We're not just changing our look, we're updating our mission. Every is now laser-focused on answering one question: "What comes next?" With our daily essays, podcast, courses, and product incubations, we're all in on helping you build the future. Read this if you want to see how one of we’re evolving to tackle the most important question of our time.