Semantic Search
Compare semantic search (finds meaning) vs keyword search (finds exact matches)
Semantic Search
Finds meaning & context
Cognitive Bias
Systematic patterns of deviation from rational judgment. Our brains use mental shortcuts that sometimes lead to errors—l...
Find similarThe Dunning-Kruger Effect
A cognitive bias where people with limited knowledge overestimate their competence, while experts underestimate theirs....
Find similarThe Tragedy of the Commons
An economic concept describing how shared resources get depleted when individuals act in self-interest. From overfishing...
Find similarThe Butterfly Effect
The concept that small causes can have large effects in complex systems. A butterfly flapping its wings might ultimately...
Find similarOccam's Razor
A problem-solving principle that states the simplest explanation is usually correct. When faced with competing hypothese...
Find similarThe Overview Effect
A cognitive shift reported by astronauts viewing Earth from space. Seeing our planet as a fragile blue marble floating i...
Find similarKeyword Search
Finds exact matches only
No exact keyword matches found.
This is where semantic search shines!
Why the difference?
Semantic search converts your query into a vector embedding and finds concepts with similar meaning using cosine similarity. It understands that "irrational choices" relates to "cognitive bias" even without matching keywords.
Keyword search only finds exact text matches. If your words don't appear in the content, you won't find it—even if it's exactly what you're looking for.