Fieldnotes turns collections of research papers, reports, and expert sources into structured, audio-first knowledge experiences — with built-in debate, counter-arguments, and the questions nobody is asking.
WHY IT MATTERS
Thousands of papers, policy briefs, and reports get published every year. Almost none of them get read past the abstract.
That's not because the research is bad. It's because the format is broken.
PDFs are static. Paywalls are everywhere. And even when you find the right paper, it gives you one perspective — not the conversation happening around it.
You spend hours searching.
You still only see part of the picture.
The AI tools you've tried summarise one document.
They don't synthesise a field.
The decisions you make every day
deserve better than a shallow summary.
WHAT FIELDNOTES IS
You type a topic. Fieldnotes finds the best research — from 200 million open academic papers, policy reports, think tank publications, and expert briefs across every field — and builds you a guided knowledge experience.
Not a transcript. Not a list of bullet points. A layered journey through what the evidence actually says — and where it breaks down.
We map the strongest arguments, the strongest counter-arguments, and the tensions researchers haven't resolved yet. You leave knowing what you know — and what's still contested.
Every claim links back to its source — whether that's a peer-reviewed paper, a policy report, a think tank brief, or an institutional publication. You can go deeper on anything. Fieldnotes is transparent by design.
Each Fieldnote is a guided audio seminar — structured like a graduate seminar, not a podcast. Chapter navigation, reflection prompts, and downloadable highlights included.
THE EXPERIENCE
Start with whatever is on your mind. "Just transition policy." "Youth employment in West Africa." "The science of decision fatigue." Fieldnotes handles the research discovery.
Our system draws from 200M+ open academic papers, policy reports, think tank publications, and government briefs — clustering them by theme and school of thought to surface the most relevant, credible, and diverse sources for your topic.
Within minutes, you have a structured knowledge experience: a guided audio seminar, a debate map, source-traced key claims, and reflection prompts — all in one place.
Navigate by chapter. Dive deeper on anything. Come back later. Share with a colleague. Your Fieldnote stays live — and gets better as new research is added.
WHY NOT JUST USE [COMPETITOR]?
| Feature | Search / Perplexity | NotebookLM / Elicit | Fieldnotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structured debate map with counter-arguments | |||
| Guided audio seminar (not a summary or podcast) | |||
| No document upload — type a topic and go | |||
| Synthesises a field, not just one document | |||
| Draws from 200M+ open academic + policy sources | |||
| Chapter navigation + reflection prompts |
Structured debate map with counter-arguments
Guided audio seminar (not a summary or podcast)
No document upload — type a topic and go
Synthesises a field, not just one document
Draws from 200M+ open academic + policy sources
Chapter navigation + reflection prompts
WHO IT'S FOR
"You have 40 minutes. You need to understand a field you've never worked in. Fieldnotes gives you the debate map, the main schools of thought, and the unresolved questions — not a summary, a structured briefing."
Consultants & analysts
"When you're writing a literature review, the hardest part is knowing what you don't know. Fieldnotes surfaces the contested claims, the methodological gaps, and the minority views you would otherwise miss."
Researchers & PhD students
"Before a major consultation or policy brief, your team needs more than one perspective. Fieldnotes synthesises the evidence base and maps the strongest counter-arguments — so you walk in prepared."
Policy teams & programme directors
PRICING
Free
Explore the product with no commitment.
Pro
For professionals who need the full picture.
Institutional
For teams, think tanks, and universities.
FOR INSTITUTIONS
Think tanks, universities, and research organisations use Fieldnotes to transform their own publications into structured knowledge products — synthesised alongside global academic evidence, published on the platform, and shared with the audiences they're trying to reach.
Talk to us about an institutional pilotFree to start. No credit card required.
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