# How To Use NotebookLM 📝 Next Level Notetaking + AI Knowledge Assistant ![](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/42zewdrCrOc/maxresdefault.jpg) ## Intro to NotebookLM [(00:00:00)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=0s) - Notebook LM is AI software by [[Google]] that allows users to select specific sources for the AI to answer questions, with support for various source types such as PDFs, audio files, [[YouTube]] videos, and websites [(00:00:09)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=9s). - These selected sources are added as a notebook, creating a micro AI that answers questions based only on the included sources [(00:00:20)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=20s). - Notebook LM helps break down complex information across many sources, making it easier to navigate large amounts of information without feeling overwhelmed [(00:00:25)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=25s). - The software is free to use, providing users with a personal knowledge assistant [(00:00:33)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=33s). - The tutorial is presented by Callum, also known as Water Louts [(00:00:00)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=0s). ## Why You Should Use NotebookLM [(00:00:35)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=35s) - [[NotebookLM]] is a private notebook that does not use user data, conversations, or sources for training AI models, allowing for confidentiality and secure use in business [(00:00:35)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=35s). - The private nature of NotebookLM opens up possibilities for using AI in different ways, including generating reports, briefs, FAQs, and even conversations in a podcast format between two AI models [(00:00:43)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=43s). - NotebookLM can be used to discuss sources and conversations, exploring the potential of AI and Obsidian, and supercharging knowledge management [(00:01:02)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=62s). - The integration of AI with NotebookLM offers exciting possibilities and can be a game-changer for knowledge management, making it a mind-blowing experience [(00:01:16)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=76s). ## Video Outline [(00:01:18)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=78s) - This video provides an overview of [[NotebookLM]], covering its general use cases, how to create a first notebook, and working with various sources such as [[YouTube]] videos, audio files, and markdown files from Obsidian [(00:01:18)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=78s). - The video also covers how to leverage citations in NotebookLM, the chat feature, and how to save conversations [(00:01:29)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=89s). - Additionally, the video discusses the Notebook guide, automated features, and the Notebook Library, including examples of using audio files for meetings, voice notes, and lecture recordings [(00:01:38)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=98s). - The video also explores how to generate an AI podcast, customize it, and create new writing and video ideas [(00:01:44)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=104s). - Furthermore, the video provides additional example use cases and tips on maximizing NotebookLM for personal work, highlighting its benefits, such as gaining insights and drawing knowledge from added sources [(00:01:55)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=115s). - By using NotebookLM, users can create a closed ecosystem that helps limit included information, reducing the feeling of information overload, and can be thought of as creating a short-term memory with the [[Artificial intelligence | artificial intelligence]] based on the included sources [(00:02:11)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=131s). ## Who Should Use NotebookLM [(00:02:26)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=146s) - [[NotebookLM]] is expected to be a game changer for individuals who work with a large amount of information, including knowledge workers, corporation employees, creators, writers, educators, and students [(00:02:26)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=146s). - The potential users of NotebookLM are numerous, and the list is virtually endless, as anyone can benefit from using the tool [(00:02:36)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=156s). - The primary goal of NotebookLM is not to replace human users with AI, but to create a system where users can comfortably work with AI to filter through consumed information [(00:02:40)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=160s). - NotebookLM aims to help reduce information overload while augmenting users' personal Knowledge Management Systems [(00:02:51)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=171s). ## Key Features of NotebookLM [(00:02:55)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=175s) - [[NotebookLM]] is a tool that helps users think smarter, not harder, by providing a personalized AI research assistant and AI assistant for reflection and knowledge building [(00:02:56)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=176s). - The tool is pitched by [[Google]] as a personalized AI research assistant, which is an accurate description based on its capabilities [(00:03:15)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=195s). - NotebookLM can be used for research, as well as a personalized AI assistant for general use, regardless of research activities [(00:03:22)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=202s). - The tool allows users to introduce their own files, such as those from Obsidian, [[YouTube]], or newsletters, to draw deeper insights and build knowledge [(00:03:31)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=211s). - NotebookLM can be beneficial for creators and individuals looking to build knowledge, as it helps users reflect on their work and gain a deeper understanding of what they are trying to build [(00:03:40)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=220s). ## Creating Your First Notebook [(00:03:45)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=225s) - To begin using Notebook LM, click "Try Notebook LM" and then click "Create" to start building a new notebook, which allows users to upload documents, ask questions, and generate facts or briefing documents in easy-to-understand formats [(00:03:46)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=226s). - Users can upload sources from [[Google Drive]], including [[Google Docs]] and [[Google]] Slides, or link a website or YouTube video, which Notebook LM will transcribe for text-based searching [(00:04:33)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=273s). - Additionally, users can copy and paste text directly, upload files from their computer, or drag and drop supported files, including [[PDF]], text documents, markdown files, and audio [(00:05:02)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=302s). - Notebook LM supports markdown files, which is the format used by Obsidian, a notetaking software that allows users to generate markdown files that can be added to Notebook LM [(00:05:10)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=310s). - One of the most powerful features of Notebook LM is that users can choose the sources to upload, allowing them to access up-to-date information, unlike other AI models like [[ChatGPT]], which has a cut-off date of October 2023 [(00:05:36)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=336s). - Users can upload recent [[YouTube]] videos to access current information, and Notebook LM will list all sources on the side, allowing users to select and add them to the chat [(00:06:38)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=398s). - Once a source is uploaded, the Notebook Guide will pop up, guiding users through the next steps [(00:06:52)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=412s). ## Notebook Guide (Auto Features) [(00:06:54)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=414s) - The Notebook Guide provides an overview of the source material and offers key features for organizing and summarizing information [(00:06:55)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=415s). - The guide allows users to create various tools, such as an FAQ, study guide, table of contents, briefing dock, and timeline, to summarize sources and identify links between them [(00:07:01)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=421s). - Users can also generate a summary of the source material, which can be useful for long videos, such as a 3-hour video, and ask specific questions based on the content [(00:07:26)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=446s). - The Notebook Guide includes an audio overview, which will be explained later in the context [(00:07:36)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=456s). - Suggested questions are provided as quick starts for using the chat feature, allowing users to begin exploring the Notebook Guide's capabilities [(00:07:44)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=464s). ## Chatting With Sources [(00:07:50)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=470s) - The main benefits of using Obsidian for nonlinear note-taking include better reflecting how the brain thinks, allowing for more effective revisiting and use of notes, and other apt and great points derived from a [[YouTube]] video on Obsidian for beginners [(00:08:00)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=480s). - A question about the main benefits of using Obsidian for nonlinear note-taking can be answered by [[NotebookLM]] within 15 seconds, providing a good answer with a heading at the top [(00:08:02)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=482s). - NotebookLM can be used to chat with multiple sources by copying and pasting the content of multiple videos or texts into the chat window, allowing for a more comprehensive conversation [(00:08:27)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=507s). - It is possible to view the chat history in NotebookLM, but it is essential to note that the chat history will not be saved when leaving the platform [(00:08:37)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=517s). - [[Google]] does not use user data for training in NotebookLM, which means that the chat history is not saved inside the NotebookLM ecosystem, and users must save their notes manually if they want to keep them [(00:08:42)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=522s). - To keep notes, users must save them manually, as NotebookLM does not save chat history or notes automatically [(00:08:51)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=531s). ## Saving Your Notes [(00:08:53)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=533s) - To save notes, click "Save to Note" and a new note will be generated inside the notebook, allowing users to give it a name, such as "Obsidian Beginner Overview" [(00:08:56)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=536s). - Saved notes will remain inside the notebook even after leaving Notebook LM and returning, whereas the chat will disappear [(00:09:08)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=548s). - It's essential to save valuable notes, as Notebook LM does not keep track of conversations forever, unlike [[ChatGPT | Chat GPT]] [(00:09:21)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=561s). - Users can create their own notes and write in them as if writing normally, which can be useful for keeping track of prompts [(00:09:27)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=567s). - Creating a note to keep track of prompts allows users to copy and store them in the notebook, making it easy to review all the questions asked at a glance [(00:09:31)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=571s). - The notebook can be used to store and organize information from various sources, including the four built-in sources that have been uploaded [(00:09:44)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=584s). ## FAQ, Study Guide, Briefing Docs [(00:09:50)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=590s) - [[NotebookLM]] allows users to create an FAQ by pressing the FAQ button, which automatically creates a new note and saves it, ensuring the information is not lost in the future [(00:09:50)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=590s). - The generated FAQ can be a comprehensive overview of existing content, such as [[YouTube]] videos, and can be repurposed as a blog post, newsletter, or other forms of content [(00:10:22)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=622s). - The process of generating an FAQ using NotebookLM takes around 10 seconds and requires minimal effort, such as dropping in relevant content like YouTube videos [(00:10:26)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=626s). - In addition to FAQs, NotebookLM can also generate study guides, which can be used to create questions and answer keys for courses or other educational purposes [(00:11:00)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=660s). - Briefing documents can also be generated using NotebookLM, which identify key themes across multiple sources of content, such as YouTube videos, and provide a concise overview of the information [(00:10:37)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=637s). - The briefing document feature can even extract specific quotes and information, such as code, from the original content, making it a powerful tool for repurposing and summarizing existing information [(00:10:52)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=652s). ## Custom Chats [(00:11:18)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=678s) - Custom chats in [[NotebookLM]] can be initiated with automated questions, which are recommended as a starting point, and can be found at the bottom of the page [(00:11:18)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=678s). - Users can also ask very specific questions in custom chats, such as identifying the most common theme throughout multiple sources [(00:11:27)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=687s). - The ability to ask specific questions enables users to identify insights and compare them to their existing thoughts, which can be useful for tasks like planning a [[YouTube]] video [(00:11:32)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=692s). - The key theme of custom chats is to help users build a comprehensive, personalized second brain or personal Knowledge Management System [(00:11:43)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=703s). - Custom chats can be saved as notes, allowing users to give them a title and easily access the information later [(00:11:52)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=712s). ## Writing Generation Example (Newsletter) [(00:11:55)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=715s) - A newsletter entry can be created using [[NotebookLM]] by asking it to write an outline, which provides a decent overview of key concepts [(00:12:02)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=722s). - The outline can then be used to ask NotebookLM to write the actual newsletter, which can result in a solid and coherent piece of writing [(00:12:11)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=731s). - The generated newsletter can include a title, such as "Cultivating Your Digital Garden with Obsidian", and an introduction that addresses a specific problem or concern, such as feeling overwhelmed by information [(00:12:12)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=732s). - The introduction can include interesting facts and statistics, such as the comparison of information consumption in the present day versus the 1500s [(00:12:22)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=742s). - NotebookLM can be limited to a specific word count, such as 1000 words, and the generated content can be expanded upon if desired [(00:12:29)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=749s). - The possibilities for using NotebookLM to generate content are endless, making it a versatile tool for various writing tasks [(00:12:35)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=755s). ## NotebookLM vs ChatGPT [(00:12:36)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=756s) - [[NotebookLM]] is a private tool that does not use user data to train its models, whereas [[ChatGPT]] does unless transparency mode is turned on, which would result in losing the entire conversation [(00:12:45)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=765s). - NotebookLM allows users to intentionally curate their sources, verify the credibility of those sources, and use real-time information, whereas ChatGPT does not have access to sources, can hallucinate, and has a cut-off date of October 2023 [(00:13:07)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=787s). - NotebookLM has a massive context window of 50 sources, 500,000 tokens, or 25 million tokens, in comparison to ChatGPT's limit of 128,000 tokens, allowing users to include a large amount of information [(00:13:16)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=796s). - NotebookLM enables users to generate a podcast overview of their sources and notes, whereas ChatGPT is limited to text or audio conversations [(00:13:34)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=814s). - If ChatGPT performs better for certain types of questions or topics, users can have a conversation in ChatGPT, copy it into Obsidian as a markdown file, and add it to NotebookLM as a source to get the best of both tools [(00:13:52)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=832s). ## Organizing Your Notebook Library [(00:14:02)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=842s) - There are various ways to use [[NotebookLM]], including having a different notebook for each topic, project, or conversation, with customized sources for that particular niche and a micro AI system to ask questions about, augmenting personal Knowledge Management Systems [(00:14:03)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=843s). - Creating a new notebook is done by going back to NotebookLM, which takes the user to the overall area of their notebooks, referred to as their library [(00:14:22)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=862s). - It is recommended to create a new notebook for each topic or project being worked on, such as meetings, journals, or booknotes, to keep information organized [(00:14:29)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=869s). - Having a specific notebook for meetings allows users to drop in audio files or transcripts from the meetings and ask questions about them [(00:14:41)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=881s). - A journal system can be created by dropping in the latest journals into a designated notebook [(00:14:47)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=887s). - A separate notebook can be created for booknotes, where users can drop in all the notes taken from different books [(00:14:51)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=891s). ## Adding External Notes (Book Notes) [(00:14:55)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=895s) - External notes, such as book notes, can be added to [[NotebookLM]] from an Obsidian Vault, allowing users to make connections between different sources like "The Psychology of Money" by Morgan Housel, "Play Bigger", and "Building a Second Brain" [(00:14:57)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=897s). - The uploaded book notes are stored as sources, and each source can be completely opened to view the notes, which include a summary, topics, and a list of all notes for each book [(00:15:13)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=913s). - Users can ask questions and receive insights based on the notes and book quotes, making it a powerful tool for analyzing and connecting ideas [(00:15:29)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=929s). - The tool can also be used to analyze reading notes from university courses, compare them to book quotes, and derive specific insights [(00:15:43)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=943s). - Additionally, users can drop in books themselves and ask for specific insights to be derived based on their notes and how those notes compare to the quotes from the books [(00:15:47)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=947s). ## Citations [(00:15:56)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=956s) - Citations in [[NotebookLM]] allow users to link to a specific note they took, making it easy to identify key insights and pinpoint their origin within the context of the source [(00:15:57)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=957s). - The citation feature enables users to see themes pulled through in the note itself and go back to the specific portion of the source where the note came from [(00:15:59)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=959s). - This feature is particularly useful for building out from the context of the source, allowing users to go back and explore the original material that led to a key insight [(00:16:25)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=985s). - Citations make it easy to identify key insights and understand their origin, making it an incredibly useful tool for notetaking and knowledge management [(00:16:16)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=976s). ## Selecting Sources (Book Notes Example) [(00:16:29)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=989s) - When selecting sources for notes, it is possible to pick and choose between different sources, and removing a source will also remove it from the query in the chatbot [(00:16:30)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=990s). - The example provided shows notes from various books, including "Bird by Bird", which can be removed as a source if it does not fit the notes being pulled [(00:16:35)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=995s). - The notes can be used to write a comprehensive piece, such as a blog post, tying together the ideas from multiple books [(00:16:49)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=1009s). - The notes are personal and not a direct representation of the books themselves, but with NotebookLM's context window, it is possible to include entire books and ask specific questions [(00:17:00)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=1020s). - The tool allows users to ask questions of either their notes or the books themselves, making it a powerful tool for research and knowledge management [(00:17:10)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=1030s). - The example of including a 900-page book, such as "The Innovators", and asking specific questions related to an essay topic or business idea demonstrates the tool's potential [(00:17:15)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=1035s). - When combined with Obsidian, [[NotebookLM]] can augment a personal Knowledge Management System, allowing users to pull in their thoughts, ideas, and existing knowledge base [(00:17:38)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=1058s). ## Audio Overview (AI Podcast) [(00:17:50)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=1070s) - The Audio Overview feature in NotebookLM creates a podcast based on the sources, notes, and conversations included in a notebook, providing a third-party perspective on the sources and questions asked to gain different insights and perspectives [(00:17:52)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=1072s). - This feature can be used to generate a deep dive conversation about the notes and conversations in a notebook, which can take a few minutes to create [(00:18:08)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=1088s). - The generated podcast can be downloaded as an audio file, and it can be customized by deleting the existing one and generating a new podcast based on a specific frame of reference [(00:19:00)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=1140s). - The podcast feature can be used for learning about various topics, such as [[Quantum computing | Quantum Computing]], and can help users understand complex concepts at a deeper level [(00:18:51)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=1131s). - The podcast can also be used as an alternative to reading through notes, synthesizing information from multiple sources and potentially providing new insights [(00:19:35)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=1175s). - The Audio Overview feature can create podcasts of varying lengths, such as 16 minutes or 25 minutes, depending on the content and customization [(00:18:17)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=1097s). - The podcast can explore various topics, including the intersection of technology, science, and art, and can focus on specific areas such as building sustainable systems for creation [(00:19:15)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=1155s). - Online communities can be beneficial for people who feel isolated or misunderstood in their offline lives, providing a space for them to find their tribe and be themselves [(00:18:24)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=1104s). ## My Favourite Uses of NotebookLM [(00:19:44)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=1184s) - [[NotebookLM]] can be used in various ways for creation and knowledge management, and additional example cases will be explored for their value [(00:19:44)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=1184s). - The example cases discussed have been found valuable, and further exploration of these cases may be covered in a future video if there is interest [(00:19:56)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=1196s). - Viewers are encouraged to share their interest in specific example cases in the comments to prompt a deeper dive into those topics [(00:19:57)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=1197s). ## Research (Complex Information) [(00:19:59)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=1199s) - A research example is demonstrated by creating a new notebook and adding a couple of papers related to the default mode Network, which is a complicated topic in Neuroscience [(00:19:59)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=1199s). - The papers are added to simplify and understand the concept, and a note on finding flow is also added from the Obsidian Vault to see how [[NotebookLM]] thinks they tie together [(00:20:20)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=1220s). - A briefing dock is generated from the three sources to see how NotebookLM thinks they tie together, covering Neuroscience, flow, and the default mode Network [(00:20:27)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=1227s). - The chatbot is asked to identify key themes between all the sources and provide a practical example of the benefits of flow, which pulls specific locations of the citations giving the key themes [(00:20:43)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=1243s). - The practical example of flow is examined, showing that it has pulled in specific elements of the finding flow book that were taken in notes, allowing for further diving deeper into topics and adding more sources [(00:21:00)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=1260s). - The possibility of adding more sources, such as long-form Neuroscience [[YouTube]] videos, is mentioned to create additional context and new projects for each topic [(00:21:13)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=1273s). ## Long-Form Audio (Meetings, Lectures, Voice Notes, Podcasts) [(00:21:22)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=1282s) - [[NotebookLM]] can be used to process long-form audio files, such as meeting recordings, lectures, voice notes, and podcasts, by generating automatic transcripts and providing a chat interface to ask questions about the content [(00:21:23)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=1283s). - The system can handle multiple audio files, including lectures and conversations, and generate a briefing document of the key points and themes [(00:21:47)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=1307s). - The automatic transcription feature saves time, as it eliminates the need to manually listen to long audio files, and the chat interface allows users to ask questions about the content [(00:22:02)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=1322s). - The system can identify key elements and themes in the audio files, making it easier to understand the main points and takeaways [(00:22:15)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=1335s). - NotebookLM can be used to generate emails, to-do lists, and other documents based on the content of the audio files, making it a useful tool for work or academic purposes [(00:23:02)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=1382s). - The system prioritizes confidentiality, as the source materials are not shared with external parties, such as [[Google]], for training purposes [(00:23:10)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=1390s). - The system can be used to analyze and understand complex topics, such as AI systems and their potential risks, as demonstrated by the example of the Hinton lectures [(00:22:31)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=1351s). - [[Geoffrey Hinton | Jeffrey Hinton]], known as the "Godfather of AI," discussed the potential risks of AI systems, including emergent behavior, persuasion, manipulation, and deception, in his lectures [(00:21:28)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=1288s). - The system allows users to ask questions about their own notes and reference the original audio files, making it a powerful tool for note-taking and knowledge management [(00:22:47)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=1367s). ## NotebookLM + Obsidian (External Notes Example) [(00:23:23)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=1403s) - [[NotebookLM]] can be integrated with Obsidian, a personal Knowledge Management tool, to create a powerful system for managing information and augmenting it with AI [(00:23:35)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=1415s). - Obsidian allows users to store files in a "second brain" vault, which can be tied to other sources like newsletters and [[YouTube]] videos without giving the data to [[Google]] or [[Artificial intelligence | Open AI]] for training [(00:23:48)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=1428s). - By adding notes from a NotebookLM tutorial to Obsidian, users can ask NotebookLM to suggest content, such as intro, middle, and outro scripts for a YouTube video based on the tutorial [(00:24:20)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=1460s). - NotebookLM's suggested scripts can highlight the value of using the tool, such as helping to filter information overload and providing a natural and intuitive way to work with stored information [(00:24:31)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=1471s). - The integration of NotebookLM and Obsidian enables users to use their "second brain" in a different way, creating a more effective and personalized Knowledge Management system [(00:23:55)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=1435s). ## Notebooks As Specialized Tools [(00:24:53)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=1493s) - Notebook LM can be used to create specialized tools, such as an Obsidian data view query, by pulling in relevant information and explanations on how to use data view, effectively turning notes into a database [(00:24:54)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=1494s). - This allows users to create lists and tables of their notes in various ways, making it a query builder tool [(00:25:20)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=1520s). - Another way to think of Notebook LM is as a platform where users can have little tools built-in, such as an audiogram extraction and [[YouTube]] scripting tool [(00:25:27)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=1527s). - The audiogram extraction tool can be used to pull out specific components of YouTube videos, such as exact quotes, and use them to create shorts that promote the original video [(00:25:31)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=1531s). - This functionality is not possible in [[ChatGPT | Chat GPT]], as it would not have access to the user's YouTube videos, and would require additional steps such as dropping in the transcripts [(00:25:47)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=1547s). - Notebook LM can be thought of as a personal library where users can store and work on various projects and research ideas, and can be used to deep dive into topics by dragging and dropping relevant information from the internet [(00:25:59)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=1559s). ## First Draft Writing/Script Generator [(00:26:09)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=1569s) - [[NotebookLM]] allows users to pull and organize sources from various places, such as newsletters, to facilitate research and content creation [(00:26:11)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=1571s). - Users can collect and manage their own sources, including newsletters, to create a content management system that enables easy repurposing of existing content [(00:26:50)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=1610s). - This feature can be used to generate promotional materials for social media, create new content, or even produce conversations that tie together multiple sources, such as podcasts [(00:26:36)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=1596s). - The generated conversations can be used to stimulate ideas and insights for subsequent content creation by listening to them later [(00:27:02)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=1622s). - Users can also add specific quotes and examples from their newsletters to new content without having to go back through all the original sources [(00:26:41)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=1601s). - The content management system can help users create a sustainable creation system, income without burnout, and mental safety from AI anxiety, among other topics [(00:26:18)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=1578s). ## Consulting Example [(00:27:09)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=1629s) - Creating a new notebook for a particular client is a possible approach when doing consulting, allowing for organized note-taking and information storage [(00:27:11)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=1631s). - Recording conversations with the client, with their awareness, and adding meeting notes to the notebook can help keep track of important information [(00:27:19)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=1639s). - Using [[NotebookLM]], a briefing document can be automatically generated based on the conversation, providing a quick overview of the discussion and next steps [(00:27:27)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=1647s). ## Breaking News Example [(00:27:36)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=1656s) - NotebookLM can be used to create a real-time conversation about [[Breaking news | breaking news]] by dropping in up-to-date information from sources such as newsletters, [[YouTube]] videos, and other source material as events unfold [(00:27:37)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=1657s). - The software can also be utilized to create a new book that tracks personal health, journal, and well-being, providing a centralized location for monitoring and recording this information [(00:27:52)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=1672s). - Additionally, a specific book can be created for business strategy, which updates as new data becomes available from market research or profits and losses, allowing for a dynamic and informed approach to business decision-making [(00:27:57)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=1677s). - The possibilities for using [[NotebookLM]] are vast, and users can explore various applications to suit their needs, from personal development to professional growth [(00:28:06)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=1686s). ## Why I'm Excited About NotebookLM [(00:28:09)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=1689s) - NotebookLM is an incredible tool for augmenting personal Knowledge Management, helping users work with their information and knowledge more efficiently and effectively [(00:28:10)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=1690s). - The goal of using NotebookLM is not to have AI replace the user, but to use AI to increase the quality while decreasing the time it takes to generate and work with knowledge [(00:28:17)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=1697s). - To keep notes forever and not lose them when exiting the app, users must save their notes inside NotebookLM, which can be thought of as their short-term memory [(00:28:27)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=1707s). - If users want to add notes to their long-term memory, they can copy the note from [[NotebookLM]] and add it to Obsidian, which functions as their long-term memory [(00:28:38)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=1718s). - Obsidian and NotebookLM are perfect for each other because NotebookLM accepts markdown files and Obsidian operates in markdown files [(00:28:48)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=1728s). - NotebookLM and Obsidian can be used together to build a Personal Knowledge Management System, and there is a tutorial series available that goes into depth on how to use Obsidian as a powerful tool for augmenting knowledge [(00:28:55)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=1735s). - Using Obsidian as a long-term memory storage solution also provides a benefit in case [[Google]] changes their platform or how NotebookLM works, as users will still have a copy of the value they got from NotebookLM inside their Obsidian vault as part of local storage [(00:29:09)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42zewdrCrOc&t=1749s).