The Value of Note Taking and Memory Improvement

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The speaker reflects on the historical limitations of accessing and retaining knowledge and discusses the importance of note taking in the digital age. They share personal experiences with note taking, memory improvement, and the benefits of connected note taking. They emphasize the value of capturing valuable insights and the process of building up knowledge over time.

Jorge Arango is an information architect, author, and educator. For the past 25 years, he has used architectural thinking to bring clarity and alignment to digital products and services. He’s the author of Living in Information: Responsible Design for Digital Places, co-author of Information Architecture: for the Web and Beyond, and host of The Informed Life podcast. Besides consulting, writing, and podcasting, Jorge also teaches in the graduate interaction design program at the California College of the Arts.

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How to extend your mind using connected notes
The three simple principles for creating a knowledge garden
How to boost your creativity and upgrade your thinking with connected notetaking

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