The Informed Life Sönke Ahrens on Smart Notes
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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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Contextualization's Importance
- Contextualizing collected ideas is crucial, explaining their significance.
- This reveals why connections between ideas matter, moving beyond mere assembly.
Externalizing Thoughts
- Writing provides distance from thoughts, enabling objective analysis.
- Treat written thoughts like someone else's, facilitating easier mind-changing.
Target Audience & Impact
- Sönke Ahrens wrote "How to Take Smart Notes" for students and academics.
- It resonated with professionals emphasizing continuous learning and knowledge longevity.