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The Informed Life

2023 Year in Review

Dec 31, 2023
In this podcast, they discuss connecting concepts, information architecture, personal knowledge management, and the impact of AI. They explore the benefits of using the brain system for knowledge management and the core model in creating digital products. They also discuss tools and strategies for personal knowledge management, organizing personal book collections, the flexibility of Emacs, and the impact of large language models on information organization.
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Quick takeaways

  • Connecting concepts is fundamental to information architecture and personal knowledge management.
  • Organizing information for others to use requires defined structures and goals.

Deep dives

Theme 1: Connecting Concepts

Connecting concepts is fundamental to information architecture and personal knowledge management. Jerry Mikalski explained how he uses a software called the brain to connect concepts and weave them into context. Aiden Helphant modified Nicholas Lumen's zettelkasten approach to allow for more nuanced and interconnected concept notes. Alex Wright explores the tension between hierarchical systems and network systems in organizing information. There is a need to establish explicit relationships between pieces of information.

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