I wrote about my techniques for learning in an blog post^1 and a big part of my technique is the hand written notes and the zettelkasten. I like handwritten not

I wrote about my techniques for learning in an blog post^1 and a big part of my technique is the hand written notes and the zettelkasten. I like handwritten notes for a few reasons. It allows me to practice my handwriting, specifically cursive. It allows me to take a break from looking at screens. It also helps me remember things by creating that mind body connection. But also, it’s so easy to type almost word for word what is being said if you are a fast typer, or copy and paste large chunks of text and media verbatim into digital software. Handwriting notes makes me more selective of the things I write, which makes me have to think more about what I’m writing. Finally not having access to my notes all the time on my phone, or laptop means I have to actually commit then to memory. I can’t use being able to quickly look up something I wrote down as a crutch for not memorizing something. Note taking is a skill and practice makes perfect. That and SQ3R has helped me get so much better at taking better notes. Plus alls I need is a some grid paper and a pencil, though my analog system has gotten considerably more sophisticated over time 1. https://www.deusinmachina.net/p/the-most-effective-way-i-know-how https://www.deusinmachina.net/p/the-most-effective-way-i-kno...