Reading Notes Processor

Turn raw highlights into a permanent knowledge note with actionable insights and next reads.

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I just finished reading {{source_title}} and want to extract maximum value from it. Here are my raw highlights and notes:

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Process these into a permanent, useful knowledge note by:
1. Writing a 3-sentence summary of the core thesis or main idea
2. Extracting the top 5 most actionable insights (not just interesting — actionable)
3. Identifying 2-3 ideas that connect to things I already know or believe
4. Writing 3 questions this reading raised that I want to explore further
5. Creating one "so what" statement: how does this change what I think or do?
6. Suggesting 2-3 related books, articles, or thinkers to explore next
7. Writing a tweet-length summary I could share with someone in 60 seconds

Format the output as a clean knowledge note I can save to my second brain.

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