Work in progress

Connecting Information Through Zettelkasten

  • Enhanced Idea Association: By linking related notes, the Zettelkasten method encourages the discovery of connections between seemingly disparate ideas, fostering creativity and innovation. → serendipity
  • Contextual Understanding: The network of notes provides context for each idea, aiding in comprehension and retention. This interconnectedness reflects how knowledge is structured in the human mind. → links are more valuable than the notes they connect
  • Efficient Retrieval: The web of links allows for quick access to related information, streamlining research and writing processes. → consistent naming and colouring taxonomies lowers mental overhead

How Linking Creates Connections

  • Emergent Insights: Because you’re constantly creating links, unexpected connections start to appear. Ideas that seemed unrelated at first can suddenly become linked, leading to new insights and understanding.
  • Contextualization: Links provide context for each note, making it easier to understand its significance within the broader network.
  • Deepening Understanding: The act of explaining why two notes are linked forces you to truly understand both concepts. → feynman technique
  • Building a Knowledge Graph: Over time, your Zettelkasten becomes a visual representation of your knowledge, forming a complex network of interconnected ideas. graph