Thinking with Things: The Power of Note-Taking

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In this chapter, they discuss the analogy from the book 'Figure It Out' by Carl Fast and Stephen Anderson, which relates the process of organizing and grouping coins of different denominations to the act of thinking and note-taking. They explain that it is easier to determine the total value of the coins when you can physically move them and group them together. This analogy illustrates the concept that we think with things, and they emphasize the idea that notes are not just for recording thoughts, but where the thinking actually occurs. By recognizing this, they suggest that individuals can approach note-taking more mindfully and enhance their cognitive abilities.

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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