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Adam Hyde's thoughts on open source, AI, and publishing.

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Feb
11
AI Designer Stage 2

AI Designer Stage 2

The AI Designer I've been working on has come a long way. Much more to come, but here
Feb
11
Documenting My Assumptions on AI and Schol Comms

Documenting My Assumptions on AI and Schol Comms

And Why I’m Already Planning for the Next Leap AI is moving fast—ridiculously fast. Keeping a clear view
6 min read
Feb
03
OpenAI Operator and the Future of Research Publishing Automation

OpenAI Operator and the Future of Research Publishing Automation

OpenAI recently introduced Operator, a new class of AI agent that effectively takes control of the browser. Unlike traditional AI
5 min read
Jan
30
How Big is the Mountain?

How Big is the Mountain?

This is a new chapter for my book about PRC. Still in draft form...please send comments! Endnotes are a
7 min read
Jan
28
Unresolved Challenges in PRC

Unresolved Challenges in PRC

The following is an update to a chapter in my PRC vs The Cathedral book. I had a number of
8 min read
Jan
13
New Book: PRC vs The Cathedral

New Book: PRC vs The Cathedral

I am very happy to announce the release of PRC vs The Cathedral, a new book that examines how the
1 min read
Dec
29
Three Odd Observations from Working with Publish-Review-Curate (PRC) Communities

Three Odd Observations from Working with Publish-Review-Curate (PRC) Communities

As PRC communities evolve, I’ve noticed three intriguing patterns that reveal a lot about how this sector is evolving:
2 min read
Dec
29
Beyond the Cathedral: How Preprints and PRC Can Transform Academic Publishing

Beyond the Cathedral: How Preprints and PRC Can Transform Academic Publishing

Publishing, for many academics, is an emblem of prestige, a mark of validation within their fields. It carries with it
6 min read
Dec
12
Kotahi Walkthrough Vids

Kotahi Walkthrough Vids

Two video deep dives into Kotahi. The are long! (2hrs and 1.5hrs). Strictly for platform geeks as the conversation
Dec
11
The Meaninglessness of Software Categories: A Case for Kotahi as a Scholarly Communications System

The Meaninglessness of Software Categories: A Case for Kotahi as a Scholarly Communications System

Software categories are a cognitive trap. We label tools as “journal systems,” “publishing platforms,” or “manuscript submission systems,” reducing complex
5 min read