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This is a beautifully executed knowledge synthesis tool that connects patterns across books into actionable mental models - exactly the kind of systematic thinking Brian applies to engineering problems. The site demonstrates sophisticated information architecture and could inspire both technical implementation ideas and content frameworks for his own writing about engineering patterns.
Relevant Domains
Engineering craft/architecture/productivity - Pattern recognition, system design, mental models AI/agents/future of software work - Knowledge synthesis, automated connections, intelligent categorization Side projects/automation/earning from skills - Could inspire similar tools or content frameworks
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"Engineering Mental Models: What I Learned Building Pattern Recognition Into My Workflow"
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"The Knowledge Graph I Wish I Had Built: Lessons from 5 Years of Technical Reading"
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"Why Startups Need 'Trails': Building Company Knowledge Beyond Documentation"
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"The Side Project That Writes Itself: Building Tools That Compound Your Learning"
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Key Quotes
Pacemaker Principle
Proxy Trap
Tinkering Sanctuary
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#mental-models
#engineering-patterns
#knowledge-synthesis
#side-projects
#system-design
#learning-frameworks
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