
Paper Trails: How Notebooks Changed The World | Roland Allen
The Daily Stoic
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The Notebook Debate: Analog vs. Digital
This chapter discusses the emotional and practical contrasts between physical notebooks and digital platforms for recording thoughts. It highlights the permanence and sentimental value of completed notebooks compared to the transient nature of digital content, while also addressing the organizational challenges faced by writers. Anecdotes about historical philosophers like Marcus Aurelius and artists like Leonardo da Vinci further enrich the conversation, illustrating the significance of these recording tools in the creative process.
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