How Sparks works
A spark begins as a note. Written by you, it captures a unique impression, an idea. But it’s much more than that – it’s the foundation of our smart-learning system.
As sparks accumulate, our active tech networks them into connected thoughts, reflections and intuitions. The more you spark, the more connections. Previously unseen themes and insights emerge, forming a personal knowledge map. And as you continue sparking, this map evolves like a living ecosystem – and larger themes emerge, unlocking learning at a whole new level.
Start sparking wherever and whenever
Inspiration doesn’t follow a schedule. It’s unpredictable, like lightning. So when it strikes, you need to be ready. Whatever you’re doing online, we make it second-nature to catch that flash of genius:
On your iPhone & iPad: no need to interrupt what you’re doing – create sparks while in other apps, whether browsing articles, watching videos or catching up on social media.
On our web platform: use the ‘Add Spark’ button from the top menu.
In your browser: with our extension installed, simply click the spark button to quickly capture your thinking while browsing.
Context is king
Sparks don’t come into the world alone. Whether inspired by video, web, podcast, or even a book, every spark is encoded with rich information about its origin.
Combining this with the spark’s content, our platform can then intelligently place it among others in your library – enabling you to revisit past ideas, quickly pick up the thread, and then dive deeper this time around.
Seeing the connections
At the heart of our system is Proactive Processing – an active intelligence engine that sifts your sparks for related ideas. You can then explore and visualise these connections, unlocking a new way to engage your own knowledge. Exploring these links fosters a deeper understanding and enhanced retention.
Engaging this knowledge map effectively rewires the way you think, helping you move from idea to idea in new and unfamiliar ways. New perspectives come into focus, changing how you see the world – making learning fun and effortless.
Evolution through clustering
Your knowledge map does more than expand as you add notes. It’s a living ecosystem that reshapes and evolves as you continue to spark. Large-scale patterns emerge, forming into themed clusters of ideas. Knowledge Summaries distil the rich information in each cluster, bringing it all together to create your own learning library. Effortless? Maybe. Powerful? Certainly.
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Unlock what’s possible – with Sparks. The active intelligence platform that puts your learning through its paces.