Tags Reveal the Mindset: Archivist vs. Writer

Understanding how people tag their notes reveals whether they think like archivists, focusing on appropriate storage, or like writers, emphasizing retrieval and context. The distinction lies in whether individuals consider keywords based on fittingness or situational use. Effective tagging should be context-based and aligned with current interests, rather than applied in isolation. This approach allows for better organization and retrieval of information, acknowledging that topics are vast, and proper context can improve accessibility. While tools for storing information are abundant, the real challenge lies in applying cognitive effort to leverage these organizational mechanisms effectively.