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Three ways to quickly capture bookmarks

2025-03-12T00:00:00Z

I wanted to show you how to bookmark websites quickly. So when an interesting website pops up, you can store it instantly and move on — before it can derail your flow. Here are three ways to quickly save bookmarks to Emberly:

1. Browser extension

With our web clipper, you can save any website to Emberly with one click from your browser.

After installing the extension, click the Emberly icon to save the current website. The web clipper then immediately saves the website to your Inbox. You can then change the location, write notes, and add tags — if you want to.

It works on any chromium-based browser, like Chrome, Edge, Vivaldi, Brave, or similar.

Get Web Clipper

2. Mobile Devices

Android
When you install Emberly on your device, you can share links to Emberly, just like you do to your other apps. Learn how to install Emberly

iPhone and iPad
You can also share links directly from any app to Emberly on iOS. It just takes 2 minutes to set up. Check out our guide on how to set up a "Save to Emberly Inbox" shortcut.

3. Drag and Drop

On your computer, you can drag and drop any URL directly into Emberly. Just like this:

And, it's not only in the resources list you can drop them; you can also drop them in the inbox and even directly onto a topic in the map.

Learn more

Getting Started with Emberly's Affiliate Program

2023-06-15T00:00:00Z

Welcome to Emberly's Affiliate Program! Our goal is to create partnerships based on trust, transparency, and fairness. By joining our program, you'll help us spread the word about Emberly and earn a commission for every new paid user you refer. In this guide, we'll walk you through the steps of becoming an Emberly affiliate partner.

Step 1: Review the Terms & Conditions

Before you begin, it's crucial to read and understand the Terms & Conditions of the Emberly affiliate program. By agreeing to these terms, you guarantee that your promotional activities will be ethical, transparent, and in compliance with all applicable laws. You can review the Terms & Conditions here.

To join our affiliate program, first, make sure you have a premium subscription for Emberly. Then navigate to the settings menu in Emberly, and open the "Affiliate" tab. Here you press the "Join Affiliate Program" button, and you will get access.

Step 3: Access Your Affiliate Dashboard

After you have signed up for the affiliate program, you will be sent to your Affiliate Dashboard. Here, you can find your unique affiliate link, track your earnings, and request payouts.

Step 4: Promote Emberly on Your Platform

Now it's time to start promoting Emberly. You can earn commissions in two ways: by using your unique affiliate link, or by sharing maps you created with Emberly.

Method 1: Affiliate Link

Include your unique Affiliate link in your content, such as blog posts or social media posts, when recommending Emberly. This ensures that new users who sign up from your link will be attributed to your affiliate account, and you'll receive a commission on their payments.

You'll find your personal affiliate link in the affiliate dashboard.

Here's my affiliate link. Find yours in the affiliate dashboard.

When you create and share a map using Emberly, any new users who sign up through the shared map will also be attributed to your affiliate account, earning you commissions on their payments. Below is a guide on how to sharing maps works in Emberly:

Sharing & Collaboration

Share and work together on knowledge maps in Emberly.

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Step 5: Earn Commissions

You will receive a commission when a user you referred to Emberly makes a payment. For every new paid signup, you will earn a 30% recurring commission with no time limit on the duration of these earnings. After a user's payment, your commission will be held in a "30-day buffer." If the user does not request a refund within this period, the commission will be added to your commission account.

You can monitor your commission earnings in the "Your Commission" section of the dashboard.

Step 6: Request Commission Payouts

Once you have an accumulated commission of $300 USD, you can request a payout in your Affiliate Dashboard. We handle payouts exclusively via PayPal. Make sure your PayPal account information is up-to-date in your dashboard. To request a payment, enter your PayPal address and click "Request Payout"

Conclusion:

Thank you for considering Emberly's Affiliate Program! We appreciate your support and look forward to a successful collaboration. If you have any questions or need assistance, don't hesitate to reach out to us at hi@ember.ly or through the Emberly Discord server. Happy promoting!

The Insider's Guide to Mastering Emberly Advisor: Tips, Tricks, and More

2023-05-14T00:00:00Z

Emberly Advisor is a chat assistant that aids you while using the Emberly application. Its purpose is to help you with tasks that may be too complex for a typical user interface. To access this tool, simply click on the button featuring three stars at the top, and let Emberly Advisor guide you through your experience.

The advisor can answer questions by searching your map for answers, find new insights by combining data from multiple sources, translate text, make new mind-map branches, write code and much more.

The conversation is cleared whenever you exit the map or reload the application, to let you start with a clean slate.

This article includes tips and tricks that makes the advisor more useful.

Be descriptive and clear when asking for insights in your map

The advisor can't read your mind, so properly describing where and how to fetch the data you want it to process is essential.

Here is an example of a good descriptive prompt:

>> Search for a node called "Example", list out the child nodes under it and include a summary of the notes stored in them.

The example describes how to find the information, how to process it, and how to return it back to us.

It is never a bad idea to specify exactly how you want the results of the prompt returned, if you want it to summarize something into a new mind-map branch to add to your map, dont be afraid to ask for it.

Don't be afraid to edit your messages

Sometimes you dont get the results you are looking for.
However, If you hover your pointer over your previous message, three buttons will be made available that lets you edit the conversation.

Replay message - deletes the previous reply, and replays your last message.
Edit message - lets you edit your previous message.
Delete message - deletes the latest reply and your previous message.

PS. On touchscreen devices you can tap on the message to reveal the buttons.

Prompt ideas

Here are some of the queries I have gotten the most milage out of so far.

>> suggest improvements to the text in my open notes to make it more engaging for the reader

If you are looking at a open notes editor, the above query will suggest ways to improve the writing in the blocks that are currently scrolled into view.

>> Find the notes inside the node called "Example" and summarize them into a new mind-map branch

This will take the notes inside a topic and generate a new branch in the map from them, quite useful to quickly break down a topic.

>> Search for "Example" and summarize the results into a new mind-map branch

This performs a generic search for the keyword "Example", and then creates a new mind-map branch, if its acceptable, you can choose to accept it into your map.

Find the topics "Example A" and "Example B", summarize their respective notes and try to find new insights based on their union

This query lists out the two topics alongside their summary, and then ends with a paragraph extracting new insights based on the content of both topics.

Search the resources "Example A" and "Example B", summarize their respective notes and try to find new insights based on their union

Similar to the query above, but does a more generic search for resources.

list out the resources inside this topic and summarize their respective notes

This prompt lists out the resources found inside the open topic, and summarizes the notes found inside each one.

Answering questions from your notes

Another great use-case is to have it answer questions based on your notes. If you ask it a question, it will search through the notes in your open map to try to find the answer.

Asking follow up questions

You can ask follow-up questions and have the advisor further process the data.
As an example, we are going to have it create a table, and then modify it.
First we ask the advisor summarize the content of the open editor into a new table.

Then we ask a follow-up to add another column to the table.

Add to notes

If we want to save a reply by the advisor, open a editor, then click on "+ add to notes" and the advisor will copy the content of the message to the end of the open notes field.

It can do more things too

The advisor is a versatile tool that offers more than just data processing for your map. It can help you with coding, translation, and even add some humor to your day with a good joke. It's a handy assistant that can simplify your tasks and bring a smile to your face.

You can also ask it to for optimization tips if you have a code block visible in your open notes editor.

Wrapping things up

I hope you found this article useful, and maybe even got inspired to try using the advisor. Keep in mind that this system is in a "public beta" stage, and we are constantly working on improving it, to make it smarter and more snappy.

Limits

We have to limit the usage of the advisor to reduce our costs, we are not a huge corporation that is able to subsidize the costs of this system.

The current limits are 8 queries per day for the Free tier, 16 for Plus, and "unlimited" for the Plus Ultra plan. Unlimited as in "more than a human is able to use, but less than would be useful for a API or a bot." If you as a Plus Ultra member ever hit the limit with regular use, please send us a message and we will raise the limit higher.

Mind mapping for life: how to map out your goals and achieve them

2023-05-14T00:00:00Z

Does setting and achieving your goals sometimes feel overwhelming? It's no secret that setting, tracking, and accomplishing goals is an important ingredient to success. But how can we make goal-setting more manageable and effective?

Enter the world of mind mapping: a straightforward, visually appealing technique that helps you map out your objectives and break them down into achievable tasks. In this blog post, I'll introduce you to mind mapping, explain why it's beneficial for setting life goals, and guide you through the process of creating your very own mind map for triumph.

What is mind mapping?

Mind mapping is a visual technique that involves organizing your thoughts, ideas, and goals in a hierarchical, interconnected structure. At its core, a mind map starts with a central idea or theme, usually represented by an image or keyword in the middle of the page. From this central concept, branches extend outwards, each representing a related thought, idea, or sub-goal. As you think of additional sub-points, you can create even more branches or sub-branches.

Here is an example of a mind map:

A mind map that explains what a mind map is

Why use mind mapping for goal setting?

Mind mapping offers several benefits when it comes to setting life goals.

Clarity: By visually organizing your thoughts and objectives, you can gain a clearer understanding of what you want to achieve and how to get there.
Creativity: The process of mind mapping encourages you to think creatively and explore new possibilities.
Focus: Mind maps help you concentrate on specific goals and break them down into manageable tasks, making it easier to stay on track.
Memory and retention: The visual nature of mind mapping helps improve memory and recall, allowing you to remember your goals and associated tasks more effectively.
Motivation: Seeing your goals and progress laid out visually can be a powerful motivator, inspiring you to stay committed and achieve your objectives.

How to create a mind map for your life goals

Ready to create your very own mind map and start achieving your goals?
Here's a simple step-by-step guide to get you started.

Step 1 - Choose your main goals

Begin by deciding on your main goals. This could be a specific goal (e.g., "Improve my health"), or a more general life area (e.g., "Personal development").

Add these to your mind map like this.

Step 2 - Brainstorm sub-goals

Think about the smaller goals or tasks that contribute to your main goals. For example, if a main goal is to improve your health, sub-goals might include losing weight, exercising regularly, and eating more fruits and vegetables. Add branches to your goals and label each branch with a sub-goal.

Step 3 - Break it down further

For each sub-goal, consider the smaller tasks or steps you need to take to achieve it. For instance, if one of your sub-goals is to exercise regularly, the associated tasks might include researching gyms, signing up for a membership, and scheduling regular workout sessions. Create sub-branches for each task connected to the appropriate sub-goal.

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Tip: Make your goals more effective with the S.M.A.R.T approach: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. For example, instead of setting a general goal like "exercise more," try "attend yoga class twice a week for three months." This method helps you create clear, trackable, and realistic goals that align with your values and have a set timeframe, increasing your chances of success. Keep this in mind when breaking down your sub-goals into smaller tasks.

Step 4 - Add notes to enhance your goal-setting mind map

As you create your mind map for goal setting, adding notes can be an effective way to provide further context, track important details, and document your progress. This extra layer of information can help you stay organized and make better-informed decisions as you work towards achieving your goals.

Notice that on the right, I have added notes to help me keep track of this goal

Here are some ideas for adding notes to your goal-setting mind map.

Attach short notes to specific tasks or sub-goals, including due dates, milestones, or relevant action steps.
Document your progress by adding notes on completed tasks or achievements, helping you stay motivated and focused.
Use icons or symbols to indicate priority levels, making it easier to identify which tasks should be tackled first.
Include links to external resources, such as articles, videos, or websites, that offer guidance or inspiration related to your goals.

Incorporating notes into your mind map not only makes it more informative and comprehensive but also helps you stay on track and maintain a clear vision of your desired outcomes.

Step 6 - Rate your progress and prioritize

Adding a rating system and prioritizing your sub-goals and tasks can be a useful way to focus on areas that need improvement, prioritize tasks efficiently, and track your progress.

Here's a suggested approach: Assign ratings on a scale of 1 to 5 (with 1 being the least progress or priority and 5 the most) to your sub-goals and tasks. Use yellow dots or other visual indicators in your mind map for easy reference.

Incorporating this system into your mind map enhances its effectiveness as a goal-setting and tracking tool, helping you stay focused and achieve success.

Embrace the journey: Regularly review and update your mind map

Achieving your goals is a dynamic and ongoing process, and your mind map should reflect that. I encourage you to regularly review and update your mind map, as this will help you stay focused, motivated, and adaptable to changes and challenges that may arise.

Keep in mind that your mind map serves as a living representation of your aspirations and progress. As you grow and evolve, your mind map should evolve along with you. Take the time to celebrate your achievements, learn from setbacks, and rediscover your purpose as you navigate the path to success. Remember to update your map by rephrasing goals, adding new goals or tasks, or even removing goals as needed.

Have faith in your ability to achieve your goals. With determination, persistence, and the support of your mind map, you can unlock your full potential and maximize the possibility of making your dreams a reality.

I wish you the best of luck as you embark on this exciting journey, and may your mind map serve as the compass that guides you to success. ✨

How to plan a software project using a mind-map

2023-04-12T00:00:00Z

Mind-mapping can help to identify project components, use cases, and project iterations. It is a great way to brainstorm ideas and to get a better understanding of the project as a whole. This article will provide a step-by-step guide on how to plan a software project using a mind-map. It will cover topics such as mapping use cases, project iterations, and components. By following this guide, you will be able to create a comprehensive plan for their software project.

Why map it out?

Mapping out the project in a mind-map can help to ensure that all necessary pieces are accounted for and that any potential issues are identified early on. It also helps to organize ideas, so that everyone involved in the project knows what needs to be done and when it should be done by.

Steps to plan your project using a mind-map

Step 1: Collect Data

The first step is to collect data related to the project. This could include project components, use cases, and project iterations. All of this information should be documented into a list or spreadsheet.

Step 2: Visualize Project Components

Once the data has been collected, it is time to visualize the project components. The best way to do this is to create a mind-map. Begin by drawing a central circle representing the core goal of the project. Then, draw additional circles around the center that represent the various components of the project. Each component should have a label describing what it does and how it relates to the core goal.

Step 3: Map Out Use Cases

Next, map out the use cases associated with each component. For each component, identify the input, output, and any conditions that must be met in order to complete the task. This will help to ensure that all necessary steps are taken and that the project progresses in an organized manner.

Step 4: Identify Project Iterations

Finally, identify the project iterations that need to be completed in order to reach the project's goal. This includes tasks such as designing, coding, testing, and deploying the software. Each iteration should have a timeline and a list of tasks associated with it.

Here the scope of the MVP is visualized from the links in the document.

By following these steps, users will be able to plan their software project in a systematic and organized manner. Mind-mapping can help to streamline the planning process and ensure that no important details are overlooked.

Example

The example shown above is a map I created to help me plan how to implement a plugin system. To do this this I relied on four main branches, much like what is mentioned above.

Architecture - This is the technical architecture, with more fine grained implementation details the further down the branches you go.
User Experience - How the various types of users will interact with the system.
Use Cases - Example use-cases the system should support.
Iterations - How the development of the system will progress from conception to full release.

Conclusion

Mind-mapping is an effective way to plan software projects, as it provides a visual representation of the project's goals and objectives. Each branch of the mind-map can be broken down into more detailed tasks and iterations, making it easier to manage the project and keep track of progress. By creating a map that reflects the necessary steps, users will be able to organize their project and ensure that all aspects are taken into consideration.

How to organize your recipes using a mind-map

2023-02-16T00:00:00Z

Do you ever find yourself standing in the kitchen, trying to select a meal to prepare, feeling overwhelmed by all the choices? With a mind map, you can easily organize your recipes for quick reference and make dinner preparation a breeze. This article will explore the benefits of using a mind map to organize your recipes and how it can make dinner time less stressful.

Your own “a la carte”

A mind map can help you keep track of all your favorite recipes, making them easy to find and access when it's time to cook. With a few clicks, you can pull up the ingredients and instructions for any dish you're interested in making. This allows you to create your own personalized menu of delicious meals that you can enjoy over and over again.

Building your map

The visual aspect of a mind map can also come in handy when organizing your recipes. For example, if you group similar types of dishes together, such as “Italian” or “Asian,” it will be easier to remember their flavors and ingredients.

You can also add emojis to the recipe titles for different types of recipes, such as vegetarian, gluten-free, etc., so you can easily spot them when planning meals.

One neat idea for dinners that include multiple dishes is to start with the main dish as usual, but to branch out to side-dishes. For example, tacos could branch out to cover guacamole and salsa.

When you have the structure nailed down, you can start filling the mind map with notes and recipes, personally I prefer to add a short description of the dish, including the overall taste, and then maybe even add a image to the notes field to top it off. If there is something peculiar to keep in mind when cooking, adding a highlight or marker will make it easier to spot.

Another top tip is to add a rating to each recipe based on the time it takes to prepare it.

Example

I created an example map here for dinners, try to make your own by incorporating the dishes you like to make, or even make a special one for breakfasts or desserts!

If you click on "Green Risotto" or "Pizza Margherita", you can see examples of stored recipes.

Conclusion

By utilizing a mind map, you can easily and efficiently organize your recipes and make dinner preparation much simpler. You'll have quick access to your favorite dishes, be able to make healthier food choices, and even visualize different types of recipes.

Now, who said dinner had to be stressful?

How to build a second brain in a mind map

2023-02-06T00:00:00Z

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the amount of information and tasks you need to remember? Do you wish there was a system that could help you organize all of it in an efficient way? If so, then creating a second brain productivity system in a mind map may be the solution you are looking for.

Mind mapping is a powerful tool that can be used to store and organize information, connect related ideas, and brainstorm new ideas. By combining mind mapping with a productivity system, you can create a powerful system to help you manage your tasks and stay organized.

In this article, we will discuss the basics of creating a second brain in a mind map, including how to set it up, how to use it, and how to make the most of it.

What is a second brain?

A second brain is a concept that refers to the idea of using external tools, such as notebooks and other digital technologies, to help organize and store information. It is a way of thinking that emphasizes keeping track of ideas, notes, and other relevant information in an organized and easily accessible way.

Benefits of using a second brain

The benefits of using a second brain as a personal knowledge management (PKM) system include:

Improved organization and retrieval of information - A second brain helps to store and organize information in a way that makes it easier to find what you need, when you need it.
Increased creativity - Having all your ideas and data organized in one place can help to spark creative connections and ideas.
Improved productivity - With all your information available in one place, you can quickly access and act on the information you need to be more productive.
Better collaboration - By connecting your second brain with other people, you can share and collaborate on ideas faster and more effectively.

Why build it inside a mind map?

Making a second brain inside a mind map can help you break down complex topics into smaller pieces and make connections between them. It can also help you visualize the relationships between different concepts. Additionally, it can help you keep track of ideas, tasks, and resources more effectively.

Building a Second Brain

My personal second brain

Choosing a platform

Building a powerful system for taking notes and organizing your thoughts doesn't have to be overwhelming - all you need to do is combine two fundamental units: Structure and Content. With Emberly, you can create a mind map that serves as the structure for your notes, and then add the content directly into the map.

You can also use other mind map editors and then combine them with a more traditional note taking tool like Notion, docs, or text files to create a powerful system - all it takes is a few simple links between the two and you’re good to go!

My advice is to use a platform you are comfortable with, the content and structure is important here, not the tool.

Structure

I have been exploring different approaches and experimenting with various structures, and these four branches have been the most persistent in my experiments.

Ideas Dump
Projects
Backup
Archive

Lets go a bit further into detail on how to use each of them.

Ideas Dump

This branch is used to quickly capture ideas, resources and tasks. The two most important topics here is "General" and "Daily TODO".

General is used as a temporary storage for everything that interests me before I get around to processing it.
Daily TODO holds a reference to all the tasks and ideas that I am currently working on. This one is great for organizing your day, and for capturing thoughts that will come in handy later that day. It is kept tidy by deleting elements that are no longer needed, or by processing them into a project topic.

The TODO links to the WIP article

Projects

The projects branch is full of all the projects I'm currently working on. I like to organize them into a hierarchy, with one topic dedicated to each project. If the projects become more complex, it's not a bad idea to further divide the topics so everything stays organized.

Backup

In here you put links and insights you are not working on but would like to reference at a later date.

Using your second brain

Once you have created your second brain, it is time to begin using it. There are several ways to do this, such as organizing ideas and resources into a knowledge map, tracking activities and progress, and creating an ever-growing personal library of knowledge.

When using your second brain, it is important to follow a consistent strategy, such as regularly adding new information, reviewing and updating existing information, and deleting obsolete data. By doing so, you will be able to develop and maintain an effective personal knowledge management system that will help you stay organized, productive, and knowledgeable.

Useful Habits

If you want to get the most out of the system, here are some great habits you can cultivate!

Use your phone to add bullets points to the "Daily TODO" topic when you get new ideas on the go - This can be a great opportunity to bring some peace of mind and creativity into your life. By storing your ideas somewhere safe, you can let go of the worry of forgetting them and use the time away to relax.
Break down your projects into sub-projects - If you reach a point when you can't maintain a proper hierarchy, use backlinks between topics, but this is a last resort, a hierarchy is always superior to backlinks for lookups at a later time. Organizing a topic into a well-structured hierarchy is also a rewarding and invaluable learning experience. We decided against automated organization in Emberly for this exact reason.
Tidy your garden - Preserve the memories of past projects and resources that you no longer need by archiving them.
AI Playground - If you are utilizing a tool that offers this capability, having a topic with only a AI writer input is an excellent way to spark new ideas and create content to share with the world, such as tweets or e-mails.

AI Playground in action

Boost your learning with Emberly AI

2023-01-24T00:00:00Z

We’re proud to introduce Emberly AI, a set of AI tools to supercharge your learning and creativity. Built on the same technology as Chat GPT, we've taken AI to a new level, giving you features like:

AI Writing Assistant, an AI-powered text generator that can help with brainstorming, studying, summarizing, and much more
AI Quiz creates customized quizzes based on your notes. With AI Quiz, you can quickly review material and track your progress as you learn.
Discussion Simulator is an AI opponent that reads your notes and challenges you to a debate with opposing views, sharpening your understanding of the material and honing your critical thinking skills.

It's like having a knowledgeable friend available to help you brainstorm, review material, and debate topics — built right into Emberly.

See Emberly AI in action in this 1-minute video:

You can get two quizzes a day for free with the free plan, or upgrade to a premium plan for more features.

Read on to learn more about the tools.

AI Writing Assistant

Emberly AI Writing Assistant is a tool that help you make writing easier. It's a text generator that can help you create drafts, complete text, and answer questions. It's made to make the writing process simpler and more efficient, and it's an excellent tool for any student, researcher, or knowledge professional.

AI Writing Assistant asked to explain "Personal knowledge management for students."

The AI Writing Assistant offers several benefits to help you write better and faster:

Deepen knowledge — Get help learning new ideas and deepening your understanding of existing topics.
Generate ideas — Quickly generate ideas for topics to write about
Learn new topics — Have the AI Writing Assistant help you generate a first draft on new study topics or expand on your notes.
Create templates — Request the AI Writing Assistant to create templates tailored to your needs in any format you desire.
Summarize text — Have the AI Writing Assistant summarize your text quickly and accurately.

AI Quiz - Memorization booster & skill assessor

The AI Quiz in Emberly is a great way to test your knowledge and help you memorize your notes. It uses your notes to automatically generate quizzes tailored to what you’re studying. In only a few seconds, you can test your understanding of any topic.

AI quiz is perfect for:

Students, to solidify your knowledge and prepare for tests.
Professionals, to stay up-to-date in your field and understand new concepts.
Researchers, to quickly and accurately assess your knowledge.

With the free plan, you get two quizzes a day, so you can try this tool out right away without signing up for a paid plan.

AI Discussion simulator

Are you ready to prove your knowledge and debate skills? With Emberly's AI Discussion Simulator, you can experience the thrill of debate and grow your critical thinking skills in a safe and secure environment.

The AI Discussion simulator argues against using technology in learning.

Our AI opponent will read your notes and challenge you with opposing views, pushing you to really understand the material rather than relying on memorization and repetition. Take the chance to prove your knowledge and dive into a debate - you'll be sure to learn better and faster than ever before!

So why not give it a try today and see if you can be victorious?

Who gets access to AI features?

We try our best to make the best tools to help people learn and develop. And with our AI tools, we hope to take learning to the next level.

Unfortunately, due to the cost of running these services, we can only offer full use of these features on our top-tier Plus Ultra plan. But don't worry, even if you're on the free plan, you still get two daily quizzes to challenge yourself.

Ready to supercharge your learning?

We believe that AI will revolutionize the way we learn, and with Emberly AI, you get the best of both worlds: the power of AI with the convenience of a user-friendly platform.

We hope Emberly AI will help you on your journey of learning and growth. No matter what level you’re at or what path you’re taking, we believe that everyone can benefit from the power of AI. With our tools, you’ll be able to take your knowledge to the next level and further your understanding of the world. We wish you all the best on your path of exploration and discovery!

We look forward to seeing how Emberly AI can help you unlock your potential and become the best version of yourself. Best of luck on your journey!

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Emberly AI

2022-12-19T00:00:00Z

Emberly AI is a set of tools designed to help users enhance their learning and broaden their understanding. It includes an AI Writing Assistant and an AI Quiz.

AI Writing Assistant uses natural language processing to help users write and edit documents faster, with fewer mistakes.

AI Quiz helps users remember information and assess their understanding, and the discussion simulator allows users to practice and hone their conversational skills. All of these features are designed to make learning more efficient and effective.

Table of contents:

AI Quiz

What is AI Quiz?

The AI Quiz in Emberly is a great way to test your knowledge and help you memorize your notes. It automatically creates quizzes based on the notes you have taken, so you can easily review the material and track your progress. With the AI Quiz, you can quickly and easily test your understanding of important concepts and topics.

The main menu of AI Quiz in Emberly

The main types of quizzes you can take are:

Standard Quiz - A normal multiple-choice quiz where you are asked a question and presented with a selection of possible answers.
Time Trial - A quiz where you have only 10 seconds to answer the question before it moves on to the next one.
Sudden Death - A quiz in which the quiz will end if you make a wrong answer, and you will be taken directly to the scoreboard. This is great for those who feel they are confident in their knowledge and want to challenge themselves under pressure.
Discussion Simulator - This is not a quiz but rather a simulation where you can engage in a discussion using your notes with an AI opponent. For more information, please see further down in this article.

How to open AI Quiz

To open the AI Quiz, navigate to any topic or resource and press the "⋮" button.

Open AI Quiz from a topic

When you open a topic from this view, the quiz will include the notes you have on that topic.

How to open the AI quiz from a topic

Open AI Quiz from resource

When you open a quiz from this view, it will include the notes on that resource.

How to open the AI quiz from a resource

Usage limits

Using AI can be costly, so our free plan offers limited usage. To take more quizzes, check out our premium plans and their usage limits.

Limitation of AI quiz

Emberly’s AI Quiz uses technology provided by OpenAI, a natural language processing technology, to create the quizzes. While this is a powerful tool, it does have some limitations.

Limitations:

It may occasionally generate incorrect information
It may occasionally produce harmful instructions or biased content
Limited knowledge of the world and events after 2021
May ask the same questions over again
The AI can’t create a proper quiz for you if you don't have notes that make sense or have too few notes.

Discussion simulator

This is a simulation where you can discuss with an AI opponent. Your opponent will read through your notes and choose a topic to discuss with you. He will most often take an opposite stance of what you have written in your notes. It is then your job to convince your opponent that his stance is false.

Example of the discussion simulator, with the troll opponent

Benefits

The AI Discussion Simulator in Emberly is a great way to hone your conversational skills and practice debating topics in a safe and secure environment. With this feature, you can get instant feedback on your arguments and learn from your mistakes without fearing any real-world consequences.

This tool can help you become a better communicator by allowing you to practice your debating skills in a structured environment. You can also learn how to effectively identify different viewpoints, evaluate arguments, and counter opposing opinions.

The AI Discussion Simulator can also help to develop your critical thinking skills by forcing you to think through difficult topics and consider the consequences of different choices. This can be beneficial in a variety of scenarios, from job interviews to public debates.

Overall, the AI Discussion Simulator is a great tool to have in your arsenal as you strive to become a better communicator, thinker, and debater.

Limitations

Due to the discussion simulator being based on artificial intelligence (AI), it has some limitations that need to be taken into account:

The AI needs enough notes to create a good discussion with a topic that can be discussed.
Your opponent may make statements that seem illogical or strange at times. This is normal for AI, as it can be unpredictable. To keep the discussion on track, try to bring the AI back to the topic or ask it to provide more specific information.
If your opponent declares you the loser without sound reasoning, try to remain patient. AI is unpredictable, making it hard to create a reliable discussion simulator. However, we think this environment can be a great way to learn. Instead of seeing the quirks as problems, view them as chances to hone your skills.

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FYI: The troll may sometimes come off as rude or stubborn, but this is due to his nature and cannot be helped.

Discussion tips

If the conversation has been going on for a while, the AI may start to drift away from the original statement. To keep the conversation focused, try summarizing the original statement and asking if the AI agrees with it. This will usually help the AI understand that it has been defeated!

AI Writing Assistant

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AI writing assistant is only available on the Plus Ultra plan. For the latest prices, please visit our pricing page.

What is the AI Writing Assistant

The Emberly AI Writing Assistant is a tool that can be used in any note field in Emberly. It can help you get started when you are stuck, save time with tedious formatting, and can help improve your writing.

Examples use cases

The AI Writing Assistant is an incredibly general and versatile tool, capable of performing an incredibly wide range of tasks. It can be used for a variety of purposes, from writing and editing documents to creating content from scratch.

Examples:

Generating ideas: The AI Writing Assistant can help you generate ideas for your content. It can suggest topics, ideas, and other sources help you create unique and engaging content.
Summarizing: The AI Writing Assistant can summarize your text in the current note and across all of your notes.
Make a study template: Request it to create a template for any purpose, such as a study plan. For added convenience, ask that it be formatted as a table or with headers, and it will comply.
Document formatting: The AI Writing Assistant can help you format documents quickly and easily. It can suggest the best font size, line spacing, and other formatting elements make your document look professional.

These are just a few examples. Experiment and see what else it can do – like creating poems!

How to use the AI Writing Assistant

To start the writing assistant:

In any note field, write instructions for what you would like the AI assistant to do.
Click the Block Menu Button (the four dots icon).
Click the AI Continue button.

How to start the AI Assistant writing feature

The AI will then think a bit and come back with text for you. If you're not satisfied with the result, you can undo the changes the same way you usually do when writing; for example, Ctrl + Z.

Limitations of the AI Writing Assistant

Emberly’s AI Writing Assistant uses technology provided by OpenAI, a natural language processing technology, to help users write and edit documents faster. While this is a powerful tool, it does have some limitations.

So please be aware the AI Writing Assistant:

It may occasionally generate incorrect information
It may occasionally produce harmful instructions or biased content
Limited knowledge of the world and events after 2021

How does AI in Emberly work?

Emberly AI uses a type of AI created by OpenAI. It takes lots of text data and uses it to create text based on a prompt. The AI guesses the next word in a sentence by looking at the text it was trained on. When the AI generates text, it takes a prompt and makes text from it.

If you would like to learn more about the AI solution from OpenAI, the Wikipedia page is a great resource for finding out all the details.

Terms

Emberly uses technology provided by OpenAI, LLC (“OpenAI”) to provide Emberly AI. You may not use Emberly AI in a manner that violates any OpenAI Policy, including their Content Policy; Sharing and Publication Policy; and Community Guidelines.

Our wishes

We hope this tool helps augment your thinking and, as such, makes your learning more effective and fun.

We're excited to make Emberly even more helpful with AI. We believe that with the help of the community, we can together create an incredible set of AI-powered tools to support learning and knowledge management.

If you have any feedback or ideas, we'd love to hear them! You can reach out to us on our Discord server or send us an email at gina@ember.ly.

Why Emberly works

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In this article, I will explain the two main benefits that make Emberly stand out from traditional tools — and why this untraditional approach is a great way to manage your information.

Here are the two main benefits:

The mind-map visualization saves you cognitive load by taking advantage of your brain's strengths.
Keeping your information in one app simplifies your workflow.

If you're interested in the details of why these two benefits help you out, keep on reading.

Benefit 1 - Organize using a knowledge tree

The key difference between Emberly and traditional apps is the way of organizing your things. Instead of nested folders, we use a mind-map style visualization.

But it's not a normal mind-map. This is a map where you can store files, bookmarks, and notes in every node. It's like a tree of folders. We call it a knowledge tree.

Here you can see a typical knowledge tree:

This tree belongs to my co-founder Leif. In this tree, he writes down his insights, lessons learned, and code snippets. And when he finds useful articles, videos, or online tools, he stores a bookmark of them.

Your map = the best map

Maps like this are effortless to navigate when you have created them yourself. Automatically, you synchronize your mental map with your knowledge tree. So if you think my co-founder's map above looks overwhelming, that is not unusual. If this was your own, you'd be able to handle a map ten times the size without breaking a sweat.

There's a guy who has a knowledge tree with 2900 nodes, and he still finds it easy to navigate.

A map like this works so well because it takes advantage of spatial navigation, which our brains are naturally strong at. Spatial navigation is our ability to find one’s way around an environment and remember where things are within it. This is a well-developed part of the brain that has existed long before we ever evolved into humans.

A different way of finding back to digital items is to search for them. Often with help from tags and keywords. This way of retrieving uses a different part of the brain, the linguistic center. And when we are working on complex ideas, the linguistic region of the brain is already at work. When we then try to locate our information using search, we end up competing for memory slots. Resulting in compromising our current train of thought. And thereby risking breaking our flow.

Using spatial navigation on the other hand, as in using the mind-map, has minimal reliance on linguistic processing, leaving the language system available for other tasks.

This is probably why we naturally prefer to organize our digital items in folders, which also utilize spatial navigation. However, folders have a weakness of their own. Since folders hide the folders inside them, you can't get a proper overview of your structure. As a result of this, people tend to only make folders 3 layers deep. Any more, and you start losing track of the structure.

With a knowledge tree, however, you can see everything at once — and each topic has its own spatial location. This enables you to create a much more nuanced breakdown and still maintain a clear overview.

So, when you want to re-find something, you don't have to jump through several layers of folders like in traditional apps. You can zoom in on any node in your map to find your information with a single click.

To summarise, with a knowledge tree, you can take advantage of your brain's natural strengths and preference for spatial navigation. It's just natural.

Benefit 2 - All your information in one place

The second advantage of Emberly is that it helps you bring all your information to one place.

Our workflow for managing our information can be quite complex. We have lots of information we want to keep for later, like websites, documents, and notes. And, often each of these is kept in different locations and apps.

It may look something like this:

As we add more locations, the complexity rises exponentially. We get more places to manage, more places to look.

Eventually, it can become overwhelming to re-find what you stored earlier. And, saving new information can feel like placing it in a black hole. Never to be found again.

However, a knowledge tree can help you streamline your workflow. Since a knowledge tree can bring all of your information to one place, it can replace many, if not all, of the previous storage locations.

It will then look something like this:

You can then use less time managing your information since you don't have to create and maintain multiple breakdowns of folders and notebooks across different apps. And, since you only have to look in one place, you will have an easier time refinding the information you need.

So instead of using different apps for bookmarks, notes, and files, with Emberly, you can have everything together, in one place.

By gathering everything in one app, you don't have to

Waste time with context switching and navigation.
With many apps, it takes time and effort to navigate to the right location in each of them to find what you are looking for. With Emberly you open the topic you want, find all your information, and you are ready to start working.
Maintain an organized structure for many apps.
Figuring out a structure to organize your information takes time. Creating and maintaining a structure for many apps takes even longer.

This way, you use less time and energy on managing your information. And, more time on what's important to you.

That's all I have for now. If you have a different experience of how Emberly helps you out, I'm curious to hear all about it! Emberly, with its knowledge trees, is a relatively new concept, so there is much to be discovered!

Please feel free to send me a mail at gina@ember.ly or contact me on the Emberly discord server.

Have a great day!

Emberly Blog

Three ways to quickly capture bookmarks

1. Browser extension

2. Mobile Devices

3. Drag and Drop

Getting Started with Emberly's Affiliate Program

Step 1: Review the Terms & Conditions

Step 2: Sign Up for the Affiliate Program

Step 3: Access Your Affiliate Dashboard

Step 4: Promote Emberly on Your Platform

Method 1: Affiliate Link

Method 2: Sharing Maps

Step 5: Earn Commissions

Step 6: Request Commission Payouts

Conclusion:

The Insider's Guide to Mastering Emberly Advisor: Tips, Tricks, and More

Be descriptive and clear when asking for insights in your map

Don't be afraid to edit your messages

Prompt ideas

Answering questions from your notes

Asking follow up questions

Add to notes

It can do more things too

Wrapping things up

Limits

Further reading

Mind mapping for life: how to map out your goals and achieve them

What is mind mapping?

Why use mind mapping for goal setting?

How to create a mind map for your life goals

Step 1 - Choose your main goals

Step 2 - Brainstorm sub-goals

Step 3 - Break it down further

Step 4 - Add notes to enhance your goal-setting mind map

Step 6 - Rate your progress and prioritize

Embrace the journey: Regularly review and update your mind map

How to plan a software project using a mind-map

Why map it out?

Steps to plan your project using a mind-map

Step 1: Collect Data

Step 2: Visualize Project Components

Step 3: Map Out Use Cases

Step 4: Identify Project Iterations

Example

Conclusion

How to organize your recipes using a mind-map

Your own “a la carte”

Building your map

Example

Conclusion

How to build a second brain in a mind map

What is a second brain?

Benefits of using a second brain

Why build it inside a mind map?

Building a Second Brain

Choosing a platform

Structure

Ideas Dump

Projects

Backup

Archive

Using your second brain

Useful Habits

Further reading

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AI Discussion simulator

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AI Quiz

What is AI Quiz?

How to open AI Quiz

Open AI Quiz from a topic

Open AI Quiz from resource

Usage limits

Limitation of AI quiz

Discussion simulator