Always curious and always hungry for knowledge, he devoured books like a starving boy, eager to learn from the great minds of the past and present. Wanting to understand the world and make sense of its mysteries and complexities, he wanted to be a philosopher and a great thinker. But he knew that reading was… Read More »The history of the Zettelkasten Note-taking system
Taking a note is not a one-time activity but a continuous process that requires your active involvement and engagement. You should not treat your notes as static documents that you create once and forget, but as dynamic resources that you revisit, revise and refine over time. Revisiting and reviewing your existing notes is an essential… Read More »Don’t forget to dance with your notes
Do you struggle with finding the best way to organize your notes? Have you been lured by the promises of a shiny new note-taking app only to find yourself in a bigger mess than before a few months later? If so, you are not the only one. Many people have fallen for the hype of… Read More »Why you should care about where you put your notes
What is an Indexing system? An indexing system organises and accesses information in a database, a collection of documents, or your personal notes. Indexing systems can help you find information faster and more efficiently by creating a list of terms or keywords that point to the location of the information you need. Why do you… Read More »Indexing systems
What if there was a simple and effective way to organize your ideas, improve your creativity, and boost your memory? Sounds too good to be true, right? Well, it’s not. It’s called mind mapping, and it’s a technique that can help you achieve all these benefits and more. Mind mapping is a technique that helps… Read More »Mind Mapping and Learning
As someone who’s passionate about efficient communication, I’ve seen firsthand the effects of information overload. It’s like trying to drink from a firehose! To keep my head above water and ensure I’m not swamped by the deluge, I’ve come up with strategies that save both my time and sanity. Understanding information overload and its impact… Read More »How to avoid information overload
What is a mental model? Mental models are frameworks or representations of how we perceive, interpret, and understand the world around us. They are the mental structures we create to simplify complex information and make sense of our experiences. Mental models shape our beliefs, behaviour, and decision-making processes. Mental models can be thought of as… Read More »Mental Models for Knowledge and Learning
How the brain makes connections Have you ever wondered how we learn new things? How do we form associations between different stimuli, events, or ideas? How do we remember what we have learned? The answers to these questions lie in the fascinating field of associative learning, which is the study of how the brain links… Read More »Associative learning and Hebb’s rule: Cells that fire together wire together
In today’s digital age, people are frequently bombarded with a massive influx of data. This phenomenon is known as Information Overload. Information overload happens when a person is exposed to more information than they can process. It can be from various sources, such as the internet, social media, television, or even daily conversations. The overly… Read More »What is Information Overload?
Did you know that your brain can change and grow throughout your life? This ability, called neuroplasticity, is the key to improving your memory and learning skills. In this article, you will learn how neuroscience can help you harness the power of your brain and optimize your cognitive abilities. Memory: How It Works and How… Read More »How to Boost Your Memory and Learning with Neuroscience