One way I learn complex concepts — not just ICM.

I've heard a few people in High Tea and the community say the concepts aren't fully clicking yet — the videos make sense, but don't stick.

Thought I'd share something I do, not just with ICM but with almost anything I'm trying to understand better.

I load the source material into NotebookLM — research papers, videos, transcripts — and generate an Audio Overview. Then I listen while I'm driving, mowing the lawn, or in the shower. 😊Not as a replacement for reading it. As a way to let my brain chew on the ideas without being at a screen.

I do it with my own podcast, too. Before an episode, I'll load my production notes and prior transcripts into a notebook and generate a conversation about the topic. Hearing two voices debate the ideas out loud does something for how I think about it later. The topic solidifies before I have to articulate it.

For ICM specifically: Jake's videos + the research paper as sources, generate a podcast episode, put it on while you're doing something with your hands. See if it lands differently than sitting at your desk reading.

Does anyone else use NotebookLM's podcast feature to learn? Or found other formats in NotebookLM that help — study guides, FAQs, anything?

Yes I use it all the time

Sometimes I use it

Used it once, didn't like it

I had no idea it was there.

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