Heuristica

Heuristica is an AI-powered tool that facilitates learning, research, and knowledge organization through the use of concept maps. It leverages generative AI, specifically ChatGPT, to help users explore and understand various subjects visually and interactively.

Key features:
- Mind map interface for visualizing, structuring, and acquiring knowledge
- No prompting required; users can explore subjects by clicking buttons
- ELI5 (Explain Like I'm 5) feature simplifies complex topics
- Tools to summarize information, elaborate on topics, and draw analogies
- Limitless exploration of all aspects of a subject powered by ChatGPT
- Search integration for importing concepts from various online resources
- Generation of summaries and key takeaways from articles and research papers
- Creation of AI-generated flashcards from concept maps for study and retention
- Turning concept maps into engaging content such as summaries, blog posts, or essays
- Multilingual support for generating concept maps in various languages

How it works:
1. Users start by selecting a subject and creating a concept map using the mind map interface.
2. By clicking on different nodes, users can explore related concepts and delve deeper into the subject matter.
3. Users can search for and import relevant resources from various online platforms to enrich their concept maps.
4. The AI tools can be used to summarize, elaborate, and create content based on the user's research.

Integrations:
- Wikipedia for general information and summaries
- arXiv and Semantic Scholar for academic papers and research articles
- PubMed for medical and scientific abstracts
- YouTube, podcasts, and news articles for multimedia and up-to-date information

Use of AI:
Heuristica leverages generative AI, specifically ChatGPT, to power its features such as generating explanations, summaries, and analogies, making complex topics more accessible.

AI foundation model:
ChatGPT, a large language model developed by OpenAI

How to access:
Heuristica is available as a web application, accessible from any device with internet connectivity. It is not open source.