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I often read books my friends aren't reading, I guess because there's too many books in the world, also I never got on with book clubs, because I had to read on someone else's schedule, which seemed to remove my motivation.

Perhaps I will try this, did you need to upload the book or use one that had been out a certain amount of time?

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I feel the same about book clubs. I even wrote about it in my initial draft, but then deleted that section.

I only uploaded my notes to make the discussion more relevant to what I found interesting in the book.

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Yeah it’s interesting, I have never got into a serious discussion with an AI, I haven’t used them to their full potential

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That's the most valuable part of AI. I'd also recommend reading Michael Simmons's article about how AI is going to be used in the workplace in the future. https://blockbuster.thoughtleader.school/p/cognitive-multiplier-smart-knowledge

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Thanks, I will take a read

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Great post Alina. I love the distinction between leisure and work being just context and money. That feels really meaningful.

Also, I resonate with your approach to go BEYOND what's in the book. AI is fundamentally changing how I learn.

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Same! I feel like my world is expanding as a result of this new way of learning.

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I have always experience reading as a conversation with the author. Thus, I have copious index cards with quotes, questions, and thoughts from every book I read, and often revisit those cards. . But, rarely am I able to engage with someone who is an insatiably a reader as I am. Your conversation with Claude not only extends understanding, but provides what many of us miss, that is, a person who is as keen a reader as we are, and who wants dialogue on what a specific nonfiction book offers. Your ending question , "Have you ever finished a book and wished you could discuss it with someone right away? Now you can" is a longing I perpetually feel. And as you say - Now we can! Fabulous, it's just fabulous.

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Thank you, Wendy, for your comment. I can't see myself reading any other way from now on. Finishing a book will be the first step. The most exciting part will come after I get a chance to engage with AI and process what I've read.

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Yes, it is the most exciting part! I tend to read a book with pen,and index card in hand to make notes. The wonderful think is that AI can create from that inot a printed version to input.

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