When Old Things Take On New Meaning in the Age of AI (Bite-size Article)

Short summary

The author reflects on how years of personal notes in Notion—collected for self-reflection and decision-making—took on new meaning after connecting Claude via MCP. Rather than replacing old habits, AI can synthesize accumulated knowledge into actionable insight, transforming dusty archives into active tools for current work. The key insight: new technology often enhances existing habits rather than replacing them.

• •Years of personal notes in Notion gained new utility when Claude accessed them via MCP
• •AI can transform old knowledge assets into active tools for current work
• •New technology often enhances existing habits rather than replacing them

Generated with AI, which can make mistakes.