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What About Mnemonics? • Zettelkasten Method
What About Mnemonics? • Zettelkasten MethodDear Zettlers, I am currently wrestling with the question of what to make of mnemonics. I barely dipped my toe in this world. But I never seriously engaged with mnemonics. Read the full story here -
tags window stuck in the middle of the screen
Hello! New user here. Does anyone have some help/a fix for this? on Mac OS Tahoe 26.3.1 * hashtag triggers a window of previous tags * I create a new tag and so don't use it * it stays on the screen across multiple notes * closing app doesn't end this -- they are still in the middle of my screen... * until I exit app… -
Notes of 'stuff i mix up'
So I'm typing up my notes from my degree and there's a lot of flashcards covering key terms, which are useful for exams but not necessarily for a ZK. However, due to my brain issues, I do mix up terms which are similar. A big example is the language around experiments, a specific example would be 'ecological validity' vs… -
How should I handle citations when studying?
How should I handle citations when taking notes for study? I am unsure how to handle citations when studying a new field for the first time. I believe that when there is no prior knowledge, one can utilize materials such as introductory books, encyclopedias, lecture videos, and textbooks. Since the purpose is learning, if… -
Anyone using AI agents with their Zettelkasten? Thoughts on graph access?
I've been experimenting with AI coding agents (Claude Code, Cursor, etc.) and started wondering: could my Zettelkasten serve as context for these tools? The idea came from frustration. When I ask an agent for help, it doesn't know my projects, my conventions, my past decisions. I end up copy-pasting context manually. But I… -
ELI5 sync app data (eg saved searches) across apple devices
I am really enjoying this app. Obsidian ADHD overwhelm to something calm and clean. I tested it on my MacBook and now I have it on my iMac synced by dropbox, but I can't find a way to sync my data (like Zotero ) across the devices. It's probably very simple but I can't see it right now. Thanks for any help
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Why Beginners Have a Hard Time With Simple Advice • Zettelkasten Method
Why Beginners Have a Hard Time With Simple Advice • Zettelkasten MethodHow to start as a beginner is the most important question, but the implementation is not easy. The solution needs to take you from where you really are to where you want to go, and the problems to overcome may run deeper than simple advice can take you.… -
Re: How should I handle citations when studying?
Ah, the pressure-cooker concept. Thanks for the reminder! Currently, I have waaay to many balls in the air and am quite torn apart in the various contexts. Regarding the constructionist mindset: Likely, I will publish the section from the book on the blog. In short: It is about being intentional with the constructs that… -
My first Obsidian plugin, link notes using IDs (link-as-search), feedback welcome!
Hi Zettelers! I wanted to share a ZK-related plugin I made for Obsidian that was partly prompted in response to Sascha's post, "The Hidden Problem with Note Titles as Links (And How to Fix It)". The subject of the post is a technical discussion of how to link. In the post, Sascha argues why linking notes using unique IDs… -
Re: Definitions in Literature Note vs. Zettel Note
That's your approach to knowledge work. My approach is influenced by the historical method, where sources are the foundation of pretty much everything.