# Polymaths

Public polymathy learning platform and AI-readable multidisciplinary knowledge service for the PlatPhormNews web mesh.

Base URL: https://polymaths.platphormnews.com
Public access: enabled for educational content, API docs, discovery, feeds, health, and read-only MCP introspection.
Future protected-action auth: Authorization: Bearer $PLATPHORM_API_KEY or X-PlatPhorm-API-Key: $PLATPHORM_API_KEY
Model mentor state: degraded - no model answers are fabricated
Learning-path persistence: deterministic generation plus browser-local drafts in Phase 1.

## Exact Counts

- Polymath profiles: 20
- Principles: 7
- Methodologies: 6
- Curated resources: 9
- Quotes: 85
- Deterministic learning-path templates: 4
- Disciplines represented: 52

## Core Principles

1. Insatiable Curiosity: An endless hunger to explore new ideas across every domain
2. Knowledge Integration: The ability to synthesize insights across different fields
3. Adaptive Learning: Mental agility to shift between different modes of thinking
4. Depth and Breadth Balance: Genuine mastery in multiple areas, not superficial familiarity
5. Persistent Dedication: Sustained commitment to learning over the long term
6. Systems Thinking: Understanding how parts relate to wholes
7. Creative Application: Using knowledge practically to solve real problems

## Methodology Library

- T-Shaped Learning Model: Deep expertise in one area with broad knowledge across many
- The Feynman Technique: Learn by teaching and explaining concepts simply
- Deliberate Practice: Focused, purposeful practice with immediate feedback
- Spaced Repetition: Optimize retention through strategically timed review
- Interleaved Practice: Mix different topics and skills during practice
- First Principles Thinking: Break down complex problems to fundamental truths

## Featured Polymaths

- Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519): Art, Science, Engineering, Anatomy, Architecture - https://polymaths.platphormnews.com/polymaths/leonardo-da-vinci
- Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790): Politics, Science, Writing, Diplomacy, Invention - https://polymaths.platphormnews.com/polymaths/benjamin-franklin
- Aristotle (384-322 BCE): Philosophy, Science, Logic, Ethics, Politics - https://polymaths.platphormnews.com/polymaths/aristotle
- Ibn Sina (Avicenna) (980-1037): Medicine, Philosophy, Astronomy, Mathematics, Physics - https://polymaths.platphormnews.com/polymaths/ibn-sina
- Marie Curie (1867-1934): Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Education, Medicine (Radiology) - https://polymaths.platphormnews.com/polymaths/marie-curie
- Isaac Newton (1643-1727): Physics, Mathematics, Astronomy, Theology, Alchemy - https://polymaths.platphormnews.com/polymaths/isaac-newton
- Hypatia of Alexandria (c. 360-415): Mathematics, Astronomy, Philosophy, Education - https://polymaths.platphormnews.com/polymaths/hypatia
- Ada Lovelace (1815-1852): Mathematics, Computing, Music, Poetry, Logic - https://polymaths.platphormnews.com/polymaths/ada-lovelace
- Rabindranath Tagore (1861-1941): Literature, Music, Art, Philosophy, Education - https://polymaths.platphormnews.com/polymaths/rabindranath-tagore
- Richard Feynman (1918-1988): Physics, Mathematics, Education, Art, Music - https://polymaths.platphormnews.com/polymaths/richard-feynman

## API And MCP

- API docs: https://polymaths.platphormnews.com/api/docs
- OpenAPI JSON: https://polymaths.platphormnews.com/openapi.json
- OpenAPI YAML: https://polymaths.platphormnews.com/openapi.yaml
- MCP metadata: https://polymaths.platphormnews.com/api/mcp
- MCP manifest: https://polymaths.platphormnews.com/.well-known/mcp.json
- Health: https://polymaths.platphormnews.com/api/health

MCP tools reflect real Polymaths capabilities:
- list_polymaths
- get_polymath
- search_polymaths
- list_principles
- get_principle
- list_methodologies
- get_methodology
- list_quotes
- search_quotes
- list_resources
- get_resource
- get_timeline
- get_knowledge_map
- generate_learning_path
- get_learning_path
- get_mentor_status
- ask_polymath_mentor
- get_health
- get_info
- get_route_compliance
- get_discovery_compliance
- create_docs_report
- create_sheet_report
- create_deck_summary
- random_quote

## Discovery And Feeds

- llms-full.txt: https://polymaths.platphormnews.com/llms-full.txt
- llms-index.json: https://polymaths.platphormnews.com/llms-index.json
- RSS: https://polymaths.platphormnews.com/rss.xml
- Atom: https://polymaths.platphormnews.com/feed.xml
- Sitemap: https://polymaths.platphormnews.com/sitemap.xml
- Trust policy: https://polymaths.platphormnews.com/.well-known/trust.json

## Canonical Network Discovery

Root graph: https://platphormnews.com/api/network/graph
Base sitemap index: https://base.platphormnews.com/sitemap-index.xml
Discovery status: degraded
Graph domains discovered: 0
Sitemap domains discovered: 363
Trusted domain policy: *.platphormnews.com plus canonical graph/sitemap-discovered domains.

Degraded discovery notes:
- root graph unavailable: The operation was aborted due to timeout

## Safety And Accuracy

Polymaths uses canonical static educational data in Phase 1. It does not fake saved learning paths, mentor memory, model output, network counts, profile counts, quote counts, route status, or report generation. Historical content should be treated as curated educational summaries with source links where available.