Russ Ted Fugal

@russ.fugl.dev

www.smart-knowledge-systems.com Founding Editor of SARA’s Books LLC Award Winning Children’s Book Author @social.sara.ai #kidlit indie publisher

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The Case for @ You

The atproto community is debating what to call its accounts. The right answer isn’t a noun for the infrastructure — it’s a pronoun for the person. #atproto #atmosphere #atdev

3d ago·7 min read·1286 words

The Knot That Sleeps

I didn’t want to buy a server. So my self-hosted Tangled knot runs on a laptop, serves git repos through the AT Protocol, and goes offline when the lid closes. Then I read Harari’s Nexus — and realize…

Feb 22·9 min read·1712 words

Publishing to the ATmosphere

How I used @sequoia.pub to publish my Next.js blog to the AT Protocol — Standard.site lexicons, Bluesky comments, and owning your content. #atproto #atdev

Feb 21·5 min read·801 words

The Door Is Open: AI-Powered Entrepreneurship and the Start School Promise

At SUMMIT 2026, Clint Betts asked a question that cuts to the heart of entrepreneurship: 'Who gets to be an entrepreneur?' The answer should be anyone. But that's not how it's worked. Until now. Start…

Feb 4·5 min read·852 words

The Friction Paradox

The resistance we typically try to eliminate – the difficulty of translating between departments, the effort of integration, the discomfort of changing workflows – isn't a barrier to organizational le…

Sep 4·6 min read·1186 words

Crossing the GenAI Divide

The recently released State of AI in Business 2025 report has been making waves with its stark conclusion: despite billions of dollars invested, 95% of organizations are realizing little to no measura…

Aug 24·4 min read·776 words

Dialog, Parlay, and the Art of Structured Conversation

Exploring how structured dialogue tools like Dialog, Synthialog, and Parlay Ideas can transform organizational conversations from isolated posts to meaningful knowledge creation through democratic, co…

Jul 5·3 min read·474 words

The Collaboration Toolkit

Cross-functional teams hold enormous potential, but often struggle with miscommunication and ineffective knowledge sharing. Discover practical tools that can help your team unlock its full collaborati…

Jun 17·7 min read·1362 words

Lessons From the Field

Traditional project management focuses on scope, schedule, and resources, but success depends more on how effectively information flows. Learn how to evolve your approach to unlock higher performance.

Jun 10·7 min read·1377 words

Break Down Any Information Silo

Information silos persist because they're structural, built into how organizations divide work. Discover three simple questions that can begin breaking down even the most entrenched information barrie…

Jun 2·8 min read·1419 words

Creating Conversations That Matter

Meetings are often maligned as wasteful, but they can be powerful tools for breaking down information silos when designed correctly. Discover five meeting formats specifically designed to promote know…

May 26·7 min read·1263 words

My AI Research Assistant

Generative AI is transforming the workplace, but its impact on knowledge management is often misunderstood. Learn how AI can help organize your "academic dinner party" by identifying relevant literatu…

May 5·6 min read·1152 words

When AI Meets Human Expertise

Artificial intelligence is transforming knowledge management, but it's not a magic solution. Learn how to thoughtfully integrate AI capabilities with human judgment for more effective knowledge system…

May 5·5 min read·920 words

Leading for Information Flow

Leadership isn't just about making decisions — it's about ensuring people have the information they need to execute effectively. Discover practical leadership behaviors that improve information flow t…

Apr 21·5 min read·844 words

Specialists vs. Generalists

Modern organizations need both specialists and generalists, but communication barriers between them can create significant challenges. Learn how to build connective tissue between expert domains.

Apr 5·5 min read·893 words

Beyond the Tech Fix

Despite significant investments in knowledge management systems, many organizations struggle with adoption and effectiveness. Discover why technology alone can’t solve your information silo problems.

Mar 28·4 min read·783 words

The Cost of Information Silos

Information silos might seem like just an annoyance, but their true cost extends far beyond frustration. Learn about the four hidden costs that are impacting your organization’s performance and innova…

Mar 21·3 min read·556 words

Knowledge Emerges Through Conversation

Organizations invest millions in sophisticated information systems yet struggle to leverage what they collectively know. Discover why knowledge emerges through conversation and how to create environme…

Mar 14·6 min read·1052 words