The Two Definitions of Zettelkasten (opens in new tab)

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There's a lot of talk about Niklas Luhmann's method of zettelkasten, but what about the 500 years of the related practice that was also highly productive?

abudabi1233y ago

Is it a component of a comprehensive memorization strategy like a memory palace?

chrisaldrichOP3y ago

It certainly could be, and probably likely was for those in the earlier portions of the Renaissance, though less likely for those in recent rears.

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chrisaldrichOP3y ago

There's a lot of talk about Niklas Luhmann's method of zettelkasten, but what about the 500 years of the related practice that was also highly productive?

abudabi1233y ago

Is it a component of a comprehensive memorization strategy like a memory palace?

chrisaldrichOP3y ago

It certainly could be, and probably likely was for those in the earlier portions of the Renaissance, though less likely for those in recent rears.

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