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I’m an org mode guy. For a long time, I didn’t understand the point of notes. How am I supposed to remember where the note is? And if I do know, doesn’t that de
by biophysboy 6y ago
I’m an org mode guy. For a long time, I didn’t understand the point of notes. How am I supposed to remember where the note is? And if I do know, doesn’t that defeat the purpose of the note (bc I already have some recall in my head)? And like you said, what do I write?
I like org mode bc it fits on one screen. It’s just a collapsible tree outline with no excessive UI. So I write whatever I want now. And, since memory works through spaced repetition, and since I see my main headings every day, I remember where my notes are. Everything from saved recipes to books read to Japanese grammar tips.
Basically, it functions as a notebook, a journal, and a planner/agenda, without being impossible to navigate, and without imposing any note taking philosophy on you (looking at you, phone apps!)
- pamoroso 6y agoFor me what's important to remember is not so much what a note says, but that I took it. Then I can look it up and see what it's about.