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I've been using pen & paper lately. The context switch between digital and analog is compelling. There is something satisfying about throwing a piece of physic
by bob1029 1y ago
I've been using pen & paper lately.
The context switch between digital and analog is compelling. There is something satisfying about throwing a piece of physical paper away after pushing your commits.
I tend to hoard information, so having a medium that is highly constrained keeps me honest with what I hold onto over time. Not being able to do full text search over my notes means I prefer to keep no more than ~one legal pad active at any given time.
I also tend to get distracted with shiny technology tools. I can take my notes anywhere. I don't need an internet connection. I can fold the piece of paper and store it in my wallet.
- treetalker 1y agoLindy effect. I'm in the same boat, albeit in the legal realm.
- saulpw 1y agoYup. I use 3x5 notecards. I like their "heft" and the fact that I can't lose a physical card like I lose digital content.
- dotancohen 1y agoI must be old. I remember the naive days of thinking that once something is on a hard drive, it can't be lost like something in your pocket. I think I got over that sometime while Clinton was in office ))
- UltraSane 1y agoNot being able to instantly search notes drastically reduces their utility.