🚨 @karpathy literally ditched traditional RAG for an autonomous Obsidian file system. Instead of writing code, he dumps raw AI research into a local folder and lets an LLM convert it into an interconnected markdown wiki. He rarely edits the text manually. By relying purely on dynamically updated index files, the system navigates the exact context it needs natively without relying on flawed vector embeddings. Because the LLM fully understands the file structure, it executes advanced autonomous workflows: → Operates a custom vibe-coded local search engine → Renders complex charts and formatted markdown slides → Continuously compounds a 400,000-word knowledge base The most fascinating mechanic is the self-healing loop. He triggers background health checks where the LLM natively spots structural gaps, scrapes the internet for missing data, and cleans the articles perfectly. This feels the absolute blueprint for managing complex technical data 🔥 btw, he also plans to fine-tune a local model directly on the wiki so the research is baked into the neural weights rather than relying on limited context windows 👀

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