Reposted by Russ Ted FugalInternational Literacy Association (ILA) @ilatoday.bsky.social · 25/08/2026As we remember Dolly Parton, we also honor the remarkable literacy legacy she leaves behind. 💙 Through her Imagination Library, millions of children have received free books and the opportunity to discover the joy of reading. Her impact will live on in generations of young readers. 033
Reposted by Russ Ted FugalAmerican Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 25/08/2026ALA is heartbroken at the passing of country music legend and literacy champion Dolly Parton. Her Imagination Library initiative, inspired by her father's inability to read or write, has put millions of books into children's hands and was considered by her to be among her greatest achievements. 1357124
Russ Ted Fugal @russ.fugl.dev · 04/07/2026@danabra.mov I know this one’s German (lekterion)and not Japanese (yominoki), but you might be interested in the language learning structure in lekterion.fugl.dev. You’ll probably also appreciate this blog post philosophizing on LLM’s das Niemand lekterion.fugl.dev/read/heidegg...lekterion.fugl.devlekterion 000
Russ Ted Fugal @russ.fugl.dev · 03/07/2026Das Man as Loss Function Why does AI prose smell like AI? LLM output is not inauthentic speech but Heidegger's 'das Man' with no 'Dasein' behind it. Coauthored with Claude Fable.smart-knowledge-systems.comDas Man as Loss FunctionWhy does AI prose smell like AI? LLM output is not inauthentic speech but Heidegger's 'das Man' with no 'Dasein' behind it. Coauthored with Claude Fable. 100
Russ Ted Fugal @russ.fugl.dev · 20/06/2026When phenomenological study of a sociocognitive approach to literacy meets deep study of philosophy, product management, and practiced use of Claude Code — 👨💻 one produces lekterion in two evenings. Ok, I’ve been working on a faithful transcription of Husserl’s Ideen I for longer than that.lekterion.fugl.devlekterion 000
Russ Ted Fugal @russ.fugl.dev · 28/05/2026🥳 Excited to see this merge.smart-knowledge-systems.comThe Case for @ YouThe atproto community is debating what to call its accounts. The right answer isn’t a noun for the infrastructure — it’s a pronoun for the person. #atproto #atmosphere #atdev 000
Russ Ted Fugal @russ.fugl.dev · 18/05/2026Coming back to this to make the case carefully. @ you or AT you isn’t competing with “Atmosphere Account.” “Atmosphere Account” is what the database row is called. @ you is the value proposition. 🧵 110
Russ Ted Fugal @russ.fugl.dev · 18/05/2026The Case for @ You The atproto community is debating what to call its accounts. The right answer isn’t a noun for the infrastructure — it’s a pronoun for the person. #atproto #atmosphere #atdevsmart-knowledge-systems.comThe Case for @ YouThe atproto community is debating what to call its accounts. The right answer isn’t a noun for the infrastructure — it’s a pronoun for the person. #atproto #atmosphere #atdev 000
Russ Ted Fugal @russ.fugl.dev · 24/04/2026Imagine a workflow. You're whiteboarding an idea with a team, with an agent listening and updating the meeting artifacts in real time. Meanwhile, a second agent is vibe coding a sloppy implementation. Now you can show the product manager and designers real-time artifacts and prototypes. 110
Russ Ted Fugal @russ.fugl.dev · 11/04/2026Maybe a bit overkill, but… I’m ingesting jetstream2.us-east.bsky.network and filtering on langs:JA then tokenizing with smart-knowledge-systems.com/kiri to build my personal Japanese language learning app with Bluesky bsky.feed.post as the exercises. Maybe I’ll make it public when done. #atproto 100
Russ Ted Fugal @russ.fugl.dev · 11/04/2026Ok, hear me out. @you A dID in the @mosphere is what you reach for when you no longer want to be @X, @google, or @BigTech when you just want to be yourself. 000
Russ Ted Fugal @russ.fugl.dev · 14/03/2026A semantic search engine for codebases. Uses embeddings, AST extraction, import graph analysis, and commit history to help developers and AI agents find relevant code faster than grep/ripgrep. smart-knowledge-systems.com/codeindex 000
Russ Ted Fugal @russ.fugl.dev · 25/02/2026Either this tokenizer isn’t a good fit for #Elixir and/or #ClaudeCode isn’t the pair-programmer I need to learn Elixir from this project. And it’s also cool to see @bun.sh outperforming #rust. But, I’m still loving /frontend-design every time I use it. #日本語 www.smart-knowledge-systems.com/kirismart-knowledge-systems.comKIRI — Performance BenchmarksPerformance benchmarks for Japanese morphological analysis — tokenization throughput and dictionary load times across Rust, TypeScript, and Elixir. 110
Russ Ted Fugal @russ.fugl.dev · 23/02/2026#AcademicSky I made something AWE -some. It’s an evolution of what I built in May ‘25 (see below); I hadn’t touched it again until this weekend. I am floored with what Claude Code built from my specification. Watch this space — will be sharing soon. www.smart-knowledge-systems.com/blog/my-ai-r...smart-knowledge-systems.comMy AI Research AssistantGenerative AI is transforming the workplace, but its impact on knowledge management is often misunderstood. Learn how AI can help organize your “academic dinner party” by identifying relevant literatu... 000
Russ Ted Fugal @russ.fugl.dev · 22/02/2026Also, trying to make final edits for an article proposing that language enables humans to perceive and navigate sociocognitive space—a real, geometrically structured manifold of intersubjective meanings. So much to do, so little time. 000
Russ Ted Fugal @russ.fugl.dev · 22/02/2026Took some time to get my blog up and running because I was rolling out changes in-progress for @social.sara.ai Time to pivot back to completing my monorepo rewrite for the Sara.ai ecosystem. I have one large repo for app.read-by-ear.com and a monorepo for the supporting subdomains, including /blogsara.aiSara.ai Booksfor learning to read by EAR 000
Russ Ted Fugal @russ.fugl.dev · 22/02/2026The Knot That Sleeps I didn’t want to buy a server. So my self-hosted Tangled knot runs on a laptop, serves git repos through the AT Protocol, and goes offline when the lid closes. Then I read Harari’s Nexus — and realized the ephe... smart-knowledge-systems.com/blog/th…smart-knowledge-systems.comThe Knot That SleepsI didn’t want to buy a server. So my self-hosted Tangled knot runs on a laptop, serves git repos through the AT Protocol, and goes offline when the lid closes. Then I read Harari’s Nexus — and realized the ephemerality wasn’t a compromise. It was a feature. 100
Russ Ted Fugal @russ.fugl.dev · 21/02/2026Publishing to the ATmosphere How I used @sequoia.pub to publish my Next.js blog to the AT Protocol — Standard.site lexicons, Bluesky comments, and owning your content. #atproto #atdev smart-knowledge-systems.com/blog/pu…smart-knowledge-systems.comPublishing to the ATmosphereHow I used @sequoia.pub to publish my Next.js blog to the AT Protocol — Standard.site lexicons, Bluesky comments, and owning your content. #atproto #atdev 121
Russ Ted Fugal @russ.fugl.dev · 04/02/2026www.siliconslopes.com/start-schoolsiliconslopes.comStart SchoolStart School is where Utah entrepreneurs come to learn from the best founders in our state's history. Completely free. No pitch decks. No Demo Days. No pressure to raise money you don't need. No givin... 000
Russ Ted Fugal @russ.fugl.dev · 04/02/2026The Door Is Open: AI-Powered Entrepreneurship and the Start School Promise At SUMMIT 2026, Clint Betts asked a question that cuts to the heart of entrepreneurship: 'Who gets to be an entrepreneur?' The answer should be ... smart-knowledge-systems.com/blog/st…smart-knowledge-systems.comThe Door Is Open: AI-Powered Entrepreneurship and the Start School PromiseAt SUMMIT 2026, Clint Betts asked a question that cuts to the heart of entrepreneurship: 'Who gets to be an entrepreneur?' The answer should be anyone. But that's not how it's worked. Until now. Start School and AI tools like Claude Code are opening doors that were locked for decades. 000
Reposted by Russ Ted FugalNuclear Threat Initiative @nti.org · 25/09/2025We appreciate storytellers like Kathryn Bigelow and the House of Dynamite team for spotlighting today’s urgent nuclear threats. For the first time in 40 years, the number of nuclear weapons in the world may go up, not down. It doesn’t have to be this way though, change is possible. #AHouseOfDynamiteyoutube.comA HOUSE OF DYNAMITE | Official Trailer | NetflixYouTube video by Netflix 0104
Russ Ted Fugal @russ.fugl.dev · 26/10/2025My thread-ception (thread-in-a-thread) response to @gbrumfiel.bsky.social’s take on #AHouseOfDynamite Thank you, Kathryn, Noah, and @thebulletin.org. thebulletin.org/2025/10/a-co... (Contains spoilers).thebulletin.orgA conversation with Kathryn Bigelow, director of 'A House of Dynamite,' and screenwriter Noah OppenheimA conversation among Kathryn Bigelow, director of the film "A House of Dynamite," Noah Oppenheim, who wrote the script for the movie, and Bulletin editor in chief John Mecklin. The film, which deals w... 010
Russ Ted Fugal @russ.fugl.dev · 05/09/2025MIT study: 95% of GenAI implementations fail because they try to eliminate friction. The successful 5%? They design FOR it. When integration is hard, when workflows clash, when people resist—that’s where learning happens. Blog: www.smart-knowledge-systems.com/blog/friction 010
Russ Ted Fugal @russ.fugl.dev · 04/09/2025The Friction Paradox The resistance we typically try to eliminate – the difficulty of translating between departments, the effort of integration, the discomfort of changing workflows – isn't a barrier to organizational learning. It's the mecha... smart-knowledge-systems.com/blog/fr…smart-knowledge-systems.comThe Friction ParadoxThe resistance we typically try to eliminate – the difficulty of translating between departments, the effort of integration, the discomfort of changing workflows – isn't a barrier to organizational learning. It's the mechanism through which real knowledge emerges. When organizations embrace productive friction rather than seeking frictionless solutions, they create the conditions for genuine transformation. 000
Russ Ted Fugal @russ.fugl.dev · 25/08/2025Despite $30–40B invested, 95% of GenAI pilots deliver no ROI. Fortune The real barrier isn’t model quality — it’s the learning gap. Systems that don’t adapt, remember, or integrate stay stuck. Crossing the #GenAIDivide = building knowledge systems, not just tools.smart-knowledge-systems.comCrossing the GenAI DivideThe recently released State of AI in Business 2025 report has been making waves with its stark conclusion: despite billions of dollars invested, 95% of organizations are realizing little to no measura... 010
Russ Ted Fugal @russ.fugl.dev · 24/08/2025Crossing the GenAI Divide The recently released State of AI in Business 2025 report has been making waves with its stark conclusion: despite billions of dollars invested, 95% of organizations are realizing little to no measurable im... smart-knowledge-systems.com/blog/cr…smart-knowledge-systems.comCrossing the GenAI DivideThe recently released State of AI in Business 2025 report has been making waves with its stark conclusion: despite billions of dollars invested, 95% of organizations are realizing little to no measurable impact from generative AI initiatives. 000
Russ Ted Fugal @russ.fugl.dev · 06/07/2025New blog posts up, but also a new blog homepage. Filter by (multiple) tags! Built this in minutes with Claude Code then spent an hour tweaking design. www.smart-knowledge-systems.com/blog?sort=desc 010
Russ Ted Fugal @russ.fugl.dev · 05/07/2025Dialog, Parlay, and the Art of Structured Conversation Exploring how structured dialogue tools like Dialog, Synthialog, and Parlay Ideas can transform organizational conversations from isolated posts to meaningful knowledge creation t... smart-knowledge-systems.com/blog/di…smart-knowledge-systems.comDialog, Parlay, and the Art of Structured ConversationExploring how structured dialogue tools like Dialog, Synthialog, and Parlay Ideas can transform organizational conversations from isolated posts to meaningful knowledge creation through democratic, context-rich collaboration. 000
Russ Ted Fugal @russ.fugl.dev · 17/06/2025The Collaboration Toolkit Cross-functional teams hold enormous potential, but often struggle with miscommunication and ineffective knowledge sharing. Discover practical tools that can help your team unlock its full collaborative p... smart-knowledge-systems.com/blog/co…smart-knowledge-systems.comThe Collaboration ToolkitCross-functional teams hold enormous potential, but often struggle with miscommunication and ineffective knowledge sharing. Discover practical tools that can help your team unlock its full collaborative potential. 000
Russ Ted Fugal @russ.fugl.dev · 10/06/2025Lessons From the Field Traditional project management focuses on scope, schedule, and resources, but success depends more on how effectively information flows. Learn how to evolve your approach to unlock higher performance. smart-knowledge-systems.com/blog/le…smart-knowledge-systems.comLessons From the FieldTraditional project management focuses on scope, schedule, and resources, but success depends more on how effectively information flows. Learn how to evolve your approach to unlock higher performance. 010
Russ Ted Fugal @russ.fugl.dev · 02/06/2025Break Down Any Information Silo Information silos persist because they're structural, built into how organizations divide work. Discover three simple questions that can begin breaking down even the most entrenched information barriers. smart-knowledge-systems.com/blog/br…smart-knowledge-systems.comBreak Down Any Information SiloInformation silos persist because they're structural, built into how organizations divide work. Discover three simple questions that can begin breaking down even the most entrenched information barriers. 000
Russ Ted Fugal @russ.fugl.dev · 26/05/2025Creating Conversations That Matter Meetings are often maligned as wasteful, but they can be powerful tools for breaking down information silos when designed correctly. Discover five meeting formats specifically designed to pro... smart-knowledge-systems.com/blog/co…smart-knowledge-systems.comCreating Conversations That MatterMeetings are often maligned as wasteful, but they can be powerful tools for breaking down information silos when designed correctly. Discover five meeting formats specifically designed to promote knowledge exchange. 000
Reposted by Russ Ted FugalAmerican Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 15/05/2025For 225 years, the Library of Congress has collected America’s stories and kept Congress informed. The American Library Association stands with America’s library. 4475156
Russ Ted Fugal @russ.fugl.dev · 14/05/2025The Read-by-EAR Library codebase. #SoloDev rewrite of my reading help that really works. #ReactJS ⚛️ #BuildInPublic #EdTechgo.sara.aiReading Help That Really WorksCountless children struggle with reading. Our innovative EAR method delivers real results through interactive word support. 010
Russ Ted Fugal @russ.fugl.dev · 05/05/2025Thanks for following me back, @annaborghi.bsky.social ! Hopefully we can have some productive conversations in the future. 110
Russ Ted Fugal @russ.fugl.dev · 05/05/2025New blog post Over the past year, I’ve been experimenting with AI tools to help me navigate my nearly 1,000-reference collection of research, using them as research assistants while maintaining my human judgment and scholarly approach. #AcademicSky #AIsmart-knowledge-systems.comMy AI Research AssistantGenerative AI is transforming the workplace, but its impact on knowledge management is often misunderstood. Learn how AI can help organize your “academic dinner party” by identifying relevant literatu... 010
Russ Ted Fugal @russ.fugl.dev · 05/05/2025When AI Meets Human Expertise Artificial intelligence is transforming knowledge management, but it's not a magic solution. Learn how to thoughtfully integrate AI capabilities with human judgment for more effective knowledge systems. smart-knowledge-systems.com/blog/ai…smart-knowledge-systems.comWhen AI Meets Human ExpertiseArtificial intelligence is transforming knowledge management, but it's not a magic solution. Learn how to thoughtfully integrate AI capabilities with human judgment for more effective knowledge systems. 010
Russ Ted Fugal @russ.fugl.dev · 01/05/2025I’m so excited to be working with @gingersue.bsky.social on this project! If your child dreads reading time, they may need a new approach. My interactive e-reader uses research-backed practice to build reading confidence. Try Chapter One of the award-winning “Sara and the Pooka” free today! #kidlitgo.sara.aiIs Your Child a Reluctant Reader?Our interactive e-reader helps struggling readers become confident through an innovative approach supported by research. 121
Russ Ted Fugal @russ.fugl.dev · 28/04/2025New blog. True knowledge isn't just stored—it's co-created through conversation. I explore why dialogue, not just data, drives innovation and insight. A must-read for anyone rethinking knowledge management in the age of AI. #KnowledgeManagement #OrganizationalLearning #AIsmart-knowledge-systems.comKnowledge Emerges Through ConversationOrganizations invest millions in sophisticated information systems yet struggle to leverage what they collectively know. Discover why knowledge emerges through conversation and how to create environme... 010
Russ Ted Fugal @russ.fugl.dev · 21/04/2025Leading for Information Flow Leadership isn't just about making decisions — it's about ensuring people have the information they need to execute effectively. Discover practical leadership behaviors that improve information flow... smart-knowledge-systems.com/blog/le…smart-knowledge-systems.comLeading for Information FlowLeadership isn't just about making decisions — it's about ensuring people have the information they need to execute effectively. Discover practical leadership behaviors that improve information flow throughout your organization. 000
Russ Ted Fugal @russ.fugl.dev · 14/04/2025Teachers! Looking for innovative literacy tools for your diverse learners? My e-reader provides reading support using the research-based EAR method. Perfect for classroom or distance learning! #TeacherTools #LiteracyInstruction #ElementaryTeachers #EduSky #TlSkygo.sara.aiTeachers: New Literacy Tool for Your ClassroomSupplement your reading instruction with our research-based e-reader that helps all students succeed. 000
Russ Ted Fugal @russ.fugl.dev · 11/04/2025When traditional reading methods don't work, try something different. My e-reader focuses on fluency and word recognition, not just phonics. Free chapter available now! #EduSky #EveryChildCanRead #ElementaryTeachersgo.sara.aiWhen Traditional Reading Methods Aren't WorkingTry our alternative approach to reading that builds confidence through word recognition rather than decoding. 000
Russ Ted Fugal @russ.fugl.dev · 11/04/2025When a child struggles with reading, everyone struggles. Our EAR method e-reader provides the interactive help developing readers need to become fluent and confident. Transform tears to cheers with our proven approach! Try it free today. #ReadingHelp #ConfidentKids #EduSkygo.sara.aiReading Help That Really WorksCountless children struggle with reading. Our innovative EAR method delivers real results through interactive word support. 000
Russ Ted Fugal @russ.fugl.dev · 10/04/2025Stop fighting screen time - make it count! Our interactive literacy e-reader turns screen time into an opportunity to build key reading skills through an engaging, research-supported approach. Download our free parent guide to learn more! #ElementaryReadinggo.sara.aiMake Screen Time CountTurn screen time into engaged reading with our research-backed literacy e-reader for elementary students. 000
Russ Ted Fugal @russ.fugl.dev · 10/04/2025Traditional reading approaches often fail learners with dyslexia. Our revolutionary EAR method e-reader provides the interactive support dyslexic readers need to build fluency and comprehension. See the difference yourself - try Chapter One of ‘Sara and the Pooka’ completely free! #Dyslexiago.sara.aiDyslexia-Friendly Reading BreakthroughsHelp children with dyslexia become fluent readers through our innovative interactive e-reader. 000
Russ Ted Fugal @russ.fugl.dev · 09/04/2025Do you have a child struggling with phonics? My innovative EAR method offers a different approach focused on reading fluency and instant word recognition. Try it free today! #LiteracyTech #EdTech #EduSkygo.sara.aiLiteracy Tech for Struggling ReadersOur innovative EAR method supports readers who find traditional phonics challenging. 000
Reposted by Russ Ted FugalAmerican Association of School Librarians (AASL) @aaslala.bsky.social · 07/04/2025📚🔥 Today is Right to Read Day! 🔥📚 The Monday of National Library Week is Right to Read Day, a time to celebrate the freedom to read and the power of books with our students! Let’s inspire the next generation of readers, thinkers, and changemakers! How are you celebrating with your students today? 0155
Reposted by Russ Ted FugalRuss Ted Fugal @russ.fugl.dev · 06/04/2025The character is composed of 言 (speak; 7 strokes) in the middle flanked by 幺 (tiny; 2 × 3 strokes) on both sides. Below it, 馬 (horse; 10 strokes) is similarly flanked by 長 (grow; 2 × 8 strokes). This central block itself is surrounded by 月 (moon; 4 strokes) to the left, 心 (heart; 4 strokes) below …en.m.wikipedia.orgBiangbiang noodles - Wikipedia 001