Handbook

What is Synthesis Pool?

Synthesis Pool is a personal data archaeology system that helps you process, understand, and transform your life experiences. It treats memories and journal entries as raw material ("memory matter") that can be analyzed, connected, and synthesized into insights.

Key Features

• Memory Matter: Store and analyze memories with emotional metadata (toxicity, nutrient density)
• AI-Powered Analysis: Chat with your memories using a local LLM (Ollama)
• Pattern Recognition: Discover recurring themes across your experiences
• Synthesis: Distill multiple memories into actionable insights
• Privacy First: Everything runs locally - your data never leaves your machine

The Metaphor

Think of your memories as organic material in a biological pool. Some memories are toxic (painful experiences), others are nutrient-rich (growth moments). The pool processes this matter over time, and you can harvest synthesized insights - medicine for healing, material for building, fuel for motivation, or toxins to be processed carefully.