When I need to find a document on my computer, I navigate through folders rather than search for it. Even though search seems more efficient. For years, I assumed this was just habit or stubbornness. I believed newer technologies like desktop search and tagging systems would eventually replace my manual organization methods. According to research… Read More »The Science of Managing Our Digital Stuff (Summary)
Scott P. Scheper discovered the power of the analogue Zettelkasten system after initially committing to a digital version. While reading the book “How to Take Smart Notes” by Sönke Ahrens, the author realized that an analogue Zettelkasten allowed one to communicate with their notes as if they were a communication partner, something missing from digital… Read More »Chapter Six – Analog – Antinet Zettelkasten (Summary)
“How to Take Smart Notes” by Sönke Ahrens explains the Zettelkasten method, a note-taking system created by German sociologist Niklas Luhmann. About the book The book introduces the Zettelkasten (“slip-box”) method, which enabled Niklas Luhmann to become one of the most productive and innovative social theorists of the last century. The book teaches us how… Read More »How to take smart notes [Summary]
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
One of author Scott P. Scheper’s main arguments throughout this book is that while there are many great digital solutions for notes- and knowledge management today, none of these solutions are good at the most important thing – thinking! For the best development of your thoughts and ideas, Scott believes that the best solution, the… Read More »Preface – Antinet Zettelkasten Summary
About the book The book Antinet Zettelkasten: A Knowledge System That Will Turn You Into a Prolific Reader, Researcher and Writer is essentially a guide that introduces you to the Zettelkasten method. This method is a powerful tool for knowledge management that can exponentially increase your ability to read, understand, retain, and implement complex information.… Read More »Antinet Zettelkasten – Summary