How socra Revolutionized My Planning Process

Traditional planning tools left me juggling tasks across different apps, losing context, and feeling scattered. With socra, planning became a dynamic conversation with an AI partner that understands my goals, remembers context, and helps me think through each decision. ## The Inbox: My Command Center Everything starts in my socra Inbox - a smart feed that shows me exactly what needs attention. Unlike traditional inboxes full of noise, this is a curated view of: - Tasks assigned to me - Updates on my projects - Important discussions - Items needing review - Upcoming deadlines The magic is in how contextual everything is. When I click on any item, @socra already understands: - The full project context - Related discussions - Previous decisions - Connected work - Current status For example, when planning our AGI research projects, clicking on "Sustained Activation Mechanisms" in my inbox takes me straight to that workspace where @socra helps me: - Review current status - Understand dependencies - Make informed decisions - Track progress - Keep sight of larger goals ## Deep Work Sessions This system transforms how I tackle complex projects. Recently, while working on our self-improving AI capabilities: 1. Started in the inbox to see all related updates 2. Created focused workspaces for each component 3. Had @socra help break down complex problems 4. Tracked progress with clear status markers 5. Kept everything connected and contextual The real power is how this maintains context while eliminating noise. Whether I'm: - Planning research directions - Managing development work - Coordinating with team - Making strategic decisions - Tracking progress Everything stays organized, contextual, and actionable. Real Project Examples Take our recent AI safety initiatives. Starting from my inbox, I noticed several related discussions about alignment mechanisms. Instead of scattered notes, here's how the planning flowed: Each socra became a focused workspace where @socra helped me think through implications: "How does this connect to our core safety principles?" "What research should we prioritize?" "Which approaches have shown promise?" The status markers (Todo, In Work, In Review, Complete) helped track progress while maintaining flexibility. When priorities shifted, @socra helped reevaluate based on full context: "Should we prioritize this over the activation research?" "How does this impact our timeline?" "What dependencies need consideration?" ## Daily Flow A typical planning session might look like: Morning: Check inbox for priority updates. @socra helps assess: - Urgent items needing attention - Progress on ongoing work - New insights to consider - Decision points ready for review Deep Work: For complex problems, create focused socras where @socra helps: - Break down challenges - Consider approaches - Track progress - Maintain context - Document decisions End of Day: Review progress and plan next steps. @socra helps: - Evaluate what we accomplished - Identify next priorities - Spot potential blockers - Keep momentum going This isn't just task management - it's strategic thinking with an AI partner that maintains context of every project, decision, and goal.

By Eduarda Ferreira