Accessing the SKM in TheBrain Client
If you wish to view and edit the Sentient Knowledge Map (SKM) in the TheBrain client, you’ll first need to:
- Download and install the free TheBrain software.
- Create a TheBrain account during installation or setup.
After installation, you’ll be able to connect to the SKM and download it to your local computer.
Synchronization and Ongoing Updates
TThe SKM is a large, continuously evolving knowledge base, developed and refined by contributors from higher education institutions around the world. Downloading a full copy every time something changes would be inefficient.
Instead, after your initial download:
- The TheBrain client automatically detects what has changed, and
- Synchronizes only those changes between the master copy (hosted on TheBrain’s servers) and your local version.
This process is fast and largely automated, but it does require that your account in TheBrain be authorized to access the SKM.
Requesting Access
To view and work with the SKM in the TheBrain client, please complete the application form below and provide:
- Your name
- Your institutional email address
- The requested TheBrain account information
Access is granted under these general conditions:
- If you have an education email address (.edu, .ac.,
.academy,.school,.college,.university,.institute,.education) and agree to the SKM licensing requirements, your request will be approved. - If you do not have an education address, please briefly explain:
- Why you would like access, and
- How you intend to use the database.
This information helps us ensure that the SKM is used in ways consistent with its mission and licensing.
After You’re Approved
Once your application has been reviewed and approved:
- You will receive an email from TheBrain.com with a link and instructions to download and synchronize with the SKM database.
If you have not received this email within a couple of business days:
- Check your junk/spam folder.
- If you still cannot find it, contact us so we can investigate and assist.
