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Brennan McDonald's avatar

I think NotebookLM is one of the best products Google has shipped in this AI moment.

the mind mapping feature alone is so valuable especially across multiple sources - really cool when exploring something new.

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Jeff Morhous 🦾's avatar

I 100% agree! It still has a Google feel to it which is actually kind of nice. Surprised it’s free!

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Barret Nobel's avatar

NotebookLM is awesome.

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Jeff Morhous 🦾's avatar

I love it! I may be getting ahead of myself but it makes me excited to see what a competitor will release

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Daria Cupareanu's avatar

What’s wild to me is how much this reframes the learning process itself. We’re used to linear note-taking, passive review, and a solo approach to comprehension. But tools like NotebookLM are really pushing us toward next-level interactive cognition.

I was actually showing a friend this weekend, as she’s studying for an exam and doesn’t use AI at all, how she could use NotebookLM to study smarter. She was really amazed… but also skeptical. For her, this kind of interactive learning felt unnatural, as she’s more old school in that sense (pen, paper, and repetition).

But, anyway, I personally love it, it's a total gem & I’m glad it’s getting more mainstream traction. I’ve used it for everything from research digestion to strategizing, and it keeps surprising me how many other use cases I could use it for.

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Jeff Morhous 🦾's avatar

Love to hear it! Glad you're spreading the good news!

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Daria Cupareanu's avatar

Always!

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Luan Doan's avatar

NotebookLM is such a solid product. I think Google focusing on this specific learning niche was a smart move, most AI tools are still general-purpose, so targeting a clear use case like understanding and studying gives it a real edge. I also first heard about it through Wyndo! Lately, I’ve been using it to analyze diverse perspectives on the same topic across social media discussions, it’s surprisingly good for pulling out contrasting arguments and helping me think more critically.

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Wyndo's avatar

I just wish NotebookLM opens their API! Massive unlock to building your own personal knowledge!

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Jeff Morhous 🦾's avatar

Holy crap that would be awesome!

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TechTiff's avatar

NotebookLM is the biggest game changer, honestly I use this app more and more by the day!! Such a powerful tool for learning and engaging with your work on another level 🔥

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No Map Zone's avatar

Hey Jeff😇, I’ve started a small writing project for quiet builders like us. Only 30 people are reading right now, but I’m proud of it. If you have 2 minutes, I’d love your thoughts.

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