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The Adaptability Lab

The Adaptability Lab

Written by: Amit Kumar
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 The Adaptability Lab explores how we grow, endure, and transform in a world of constant change. Hosted by Amit Kumar, it blends reflections on technology, resilience, and timeless wisdom with insights drawn from influential books and stories of innovation. Each episode invites you to pause, question, and cultivate clarity, building frameworks for life that are as enduring as they are flexible.Amit Kumar Philosophy Social Sciences
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  • Retrieval ≠ Understanding: The Timeless Challenge of RAG Systems

    Retrieval ≠ Understanding: The Timeless Challenge of RAG Systems
    Jan 10 2026
    In this episode of The Adaptability Lab, we explore the fundamentals of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and the enduring challenge of “Retrieval ≠ Understanding.” You’ll learn how retrievers and generators interact, why context windows don’t solve reasoning, and why noise often overshadows knowledge. We break down the basics of retrievers, generators, pipelines, strengths, and weaknesses before diving into timeless truths about why RAG systems still hallucinate and what future directions could solve these issues. Whether you’re new to AI or a product manager building with RAG, this episode blends clarity with insight to help you see where adaptability meets reality.
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    35 mins
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