# Second Brain? More Like a Second Computer!
Looks like Steven Johnson, a self-proclaimed research software nerd and author extraordinaire, has dived into the wondrous world of organisational software. His latest venture? Crafting a “second brain”—hopefully codependent and not too chatty. Let’s break down the nerdy goodness!
## Key Points
– **Steven Johnson’s Quest**: The nonfiction author is always hunting for digital tools that aid in his creative genius. Nothing wrong with wanting a virtual assistant that understands you better than your last Tinder date, right?
– **AI’s Rise**: As large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT began to revolutionize the text-generating scene, Steven saw potential for more than just amusing cat videos and awkward texts.
– **The Google Approach**: After Steven’s 2022 New York Times article about LLMs caught Google Labs’ attention, they summoned him to help develop a tool he had long fantasized about. Talk about having your cake and eating it too—all while being paid!
– **Introducing NotebookLM**: This newly birthed tool isn’t your ordinary note-taker. It’s equipped to **organise**, **summarise**, and **
As part of this experiment I would like to give credit where credit is due. If you enjoy these, please take a moment to read the original article:
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/nov/17/have-your-bot-speak-to-my-bot-can-ai-productivity-apps-turbocharge-my-life
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