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Sönke Ahrens on Smart Notes
Sep 10, 2023
Sönke Ahrens, author of How to Take Smart Notes, discusses the role of notes in thinking and learning. They explore the Zettelkasten method of note-taking, organizing and visualizing analog notes, the concept of smart notes and the importance of connections, and the impact of note-taking on building coherent arguments.
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- The Zettelkasten method of note-taking emphasizes atomic notes and meaningful connections, enabling the development of one's own ideas.
- The analog nature of the Zettelkasten system aids in understanding and connection-making, promoting continuity of learning and a more coherent approach to writing and thinking.
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Introduction of Zunka Arts and his work on note-taking
In this podcast episode, the host interviews Zunka Arts, an independent researcher and coach known for his book 'How to Take Smart Notes.' They discuss the role of notes in thinking and learning, with a focus on the Zettelkasten method of note-taking. Zunka describes the Zettelkasten system developed by the prolific German scholar Nicholas Lumen, which consists of individual notes connected in a hypertext-like structure. The emphasis is on atomic notes, with one idea per note, which are loosely connected based on standing order and branching out of ideas. The Zettelkasten method encourages developing one's own ideas and creating meaningful connections between notes.
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