# Signal flare is a public artifact that attracts like-minded thinkers A "signal flare" is an artifact that catches the attention of like-minded thinkers, either intentionally or as a byproduct. In the context of independent research work, a specific work might be designed to communicate the concepts, but also to create conversations, produce interesting inbounds (see [[Interesting inbounds as a measure of research success]]). ## Examples of Excellent Signal Flares  http://artifacts.fyi/ #notebook