Oct 4The more you use Blank Slate, the less you have to use Blank SlateThe title of this post may seem to defy the laws of physics. Let us explain. One of the best things about Blank Slate is how efficiently it strengthens knowledge. Our custom algorithm only prompts people to review content when they are in danger of forgetting it. So when people…Knowledge3 min readKnowledge3 min read
Aug 30What Blank Slate and anabolic steroids have in commonAnabolic steroids have an incredible impact on athletic performance. Even if just 20 athletes took a moderate dose of anabolic steroids for a few months, every single one of them would experience enhanced performance. Blank Slate and anabolic steroids have that in common. Like steroids, Blank Slate has an enormous…Sample Size4 min readSample Size4 min read
Jul 31Blank Slate presents at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in AmsterdamJuly was an especially exciting month to be a researcher at Blank Slate. Amy traveled to Amsterdam, the Netherlands, for the annual Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC). …Alzheimers Disease2 min readAlzheimers Disease2 min read
Jul 5Our algorithm knows best: Adhering to Blank Slate’s schedule keeps cognitive performance highClients sometimes ask how we know that our algorithm is doing its job, and we love this question. It’s good to question authority, especially when that authority is a mystical AI algorithm. First, a quick recap on how our algorithm works. This custom-built machine learning algorithm reads the performance data…Cognitive Performance2 min readCognitive Performance2 min read
May 31Blank Slate rapidly closes knowledge gaps across workforcesIn every organization, there are people who really know their stuff and people who need a little refresher. That’s perfectly normal. Unfortunately, because of the shortcomings of existing tools, most organizations don’t have data-driven insights into their workforce knowledge levels or a system for addressing deficiencies. Blank Slate can help…Workforce3 min readWorkforce3 min read
May 31Improving cognitive readiness with Blank SlateIf you’ve ever worn a fitness tracking device like a FitBit or an Oura Ring, you’ve likely been given a readiness score. …Cognitive Science3 min readCognitive Science3 min read
May 31Beyond memorization: Blank Slate helps employees solve new problemsPeople sometimes ask us why memorizing information is useful. At Blank Slate, we believe that knowledge is the foundation of everything we do. We rely on our memories when we make decisions, think critically about a topic, and communicate our ideas to other people. And when we memorize information, there’s something else we take for granted: the ability to use that knowledge to solve new problems. …Memorization2 min readMemorization2 min read
May 31Blank Slate’s algorithm: Backed by peer-reviewed scienceIf you’ve used Blank Slate, you’ve experienced how efficiently it helps you retain knowledge. Because Blank Slate has a unique algorithm that tracks your personal rate of forgetting, it only reminds you to review information that you’re likely to forget and it doesn’t bother you with information that you already…Algorithms2 min readAlgorithms2 min read
