Memex is NOT zettelkasten. Memex is Vannevar Bush's 1945 vision[1] for a tool that helps people in the way they work. It's human first, relying on machines to

Memex is NOT zettelkasten. Memex is Vannevar Bush's 1945 vision[1] for a tool that helps people in the way they work. It's human first, relying on machines to adapt to users. It's literally called "As We May Think" Zettelkasten is a way for force people into certain ways of working an organising their thoughts. It's the opposite of the vision of Memex, and while some might find it useful don't let it pollute the beautiful original vision. [1] https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/1945/07/as-we-may-think/303881/ https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/1945/07/as-we-m...