Overview
This lecture explains how to combine Perplexity's real-time search with NotebookLM's deep analysis for effective research and learning, highlighting six practical workflows.
Why Combine Perplexity and NotebookLM
- Perplexity provides up-to-date web search and source collection, but mixes sources and uses pre-trained data.
- NotebookLM analyzes only imported sources, minimizing hallucination and keeping answers source-restricted.
- Use Perplexity to gather quality sources, then import selected ones into NotebookLM for organized analysis.
Six Use Cases for the Workflow
Market Trend Analysis
- Use Perplexity Spaces to gather reports and research papers on a market topic.
- Import selected links into NotebookLM to extract trends, drivers, and content ideas.
- Ask focused questions for insight while ensuring all data comes from your chosen sources.
Product Enhancement Research
- Identify competitors and aggregate user reviews, industry reports, and real feedback with Perplexity.
- Narrow searches to platforms like Reddit or YouTube for deeper insights.
- Import multiple competitors’ data to NotebookLM, then analyze for pain points, feature requests, and technology trends.
Audience Research
- Use Perplexity to find recent surveys, industry reports, and expert interviews about your target audience.
- Import varied sources into NotebookLM to analyze audience pain points, decision factors, and unmet needs.
- Ask for website improvement suggestions based on research findings.
Podcast Research
- Gather lists of top-rated recent podcasts and user reviews using Perplexity.
- Download sample episodes and import show pages and reviews into NotebookLM.
- Analyze target audience, unique positioning, best content ideas, and summarize podcast best practices.
Learning a New Subject
- Use Perplexity to collect guides, podcasts, academic papers, and expert videos on a chosen topic.
- Import sources into NotebookLM, use built-in prompts for study guides, and request plain-language overviews.
- Ask for core principles, application examples, and link concepts for personalized learning.
Speaking and Presenting
- Search for top TED talks or presentation examples with Perplexity and collect transcripts.
- Import transcripts into NotebookLM to analyze opening techniques, storytelling structure, and best speaking practices.
- Create customized audio guides applying these techniques and structure for practicing presentations.
Key Terms & Definitions
- Perplexity — An AI tool for real-time web search and source aggregation.
- NotebookLM — An AI platform for in-depth analysis, Q&A, and organizing insights from user-imported sources.
- Perplexity Spaces — Feature to collect, organize, and semi-automate research projects.
- Hallucination — When AI generates information not grounded in source material.
Action Items / Next Steps
- Try Perplexity and NotebookLM together for one of the six workflows.
- Join the community for more ideas and tips.
- Watch the recommended video on smart prompting techniques.