Zettelkasten
a system for organizing knowledge and taking notes, often used for creating a literary or scientific work
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Videos Mentioning Zettelkasten
Ep. 219: The Deep Reset And Intentionally Reconfiguring Your Life
Cal Newport
A note-taking method that Jenny Blake will discuss setting up.
Ep. 217: Using Slow Productivity To Do The Best Work Anywhere
Cal Newport
A note-taking method that Cal Newport admits he has failed to implement effectively for non-instrumental note capture.
Ep. 197: Cal’s Writing Process, Lessons from Tim Ferriss, and the Power of Paper
Cal Newport
A note-taking system that inspires a school of thought advocating for always taking notes on books, regardless of purpose, to fuel an 'external brain'.
Full Length Episode | #174 | February 17, 2022
Cal Newport
A note-taking and knowledge management method discussed as a way to organize thoughts, though Cal Newport notes it doesn't perform thinking for the user.
The Books I Read in January | 2022
Cal Newport
A note-taking and knowledge management method detailed in 'How to Take Smart Notes,' based on the work of sociologist Niklas Luhmann.
Full Length Episode | #172 | February 10, 2022
Cal Newport
A note-taking method described in 'How to Take Smart Notes', inspired by sociologist Niklas Luhmann.
Full Length Episode | #171 | February 7, 2022
Cal Newport
A note-taking and knowledge management method that Cal Newport is sometimes criticized for not being enthusiastic enough about.
Full Length Episode | #165 | January 17, 2022
Cal Newport
A note-taking system that uses a slip-box method, characterized by standalone notes and interlinking, which Cal Newport is experimenting with.
Cultivate A Deep Life: One Idea To Change How You Think About Life In 2025 | Cal Newport
Cal Newport
A note-taking technique related to storing ideas and forming connections, mentioned as a more modern approach to commonplace books.
Learn Any Hard Skill In 2024 - How To Eliminate Distraction & Master Productivity | Cal Newport
Cal Newport
A complex note-taking methodology that is mentioned as an advanced system some users enjoy, though not essential for basic note-taking.
A Pocket Notebook To Replace Your Phone - Be More Productive & Change Your Life | Cal Newport
Cal Newport
A note-taking method that underpins the 'second brain' approach, involving capturing and connecting information for serendipitous discovery.