Yet Another Hot Take on “Folders versus Tags”
I like folders due to their cross compatibility, future proofing, interoperability, flexibility, focus, clarity, automation management &etc.
Category: Thoughts
It’s Not Just a Pretty Gimmick: In Defense of Obsidian’s Graph View
Obsidian’s graph view helps judge maturity of article ideas, source usefulness, & which parts of my workflow are surprisingly valuable.
How to Evaluate Stuff You Learn on the Internet
Rules of thumb for figuring out whether what you’re learning from the internet is a useful truth or dangerous misinformation.
The Konik Philosophy of Gardening, Digital & Otherwise
Notetaking guides are, like gardening guides, are often very regimented. But sometimes you need to dive in & figure out what works for you.
Literature Reviews: The Value of Gestalt Reflection
It’s worth summarizing an entire work not just “in your own words” but with an emphasis on reframing it and focusing on what matters to you.
The Difficulties of Teaching Critical Thinking
It can be really hard to find time to teach critical thinking “right” when a course has a strict content or assessment focused pacing guide.
3 Theses, Third Thursday: Hard History
Putting people & societies into neat boxes is a tricky issue, but I’m tired of everything inexplicable defaulting to “must be for rituals!”
3 Theses, 3rd Thursday: Managing Things
Let’s re-brand the TBR pile. Will I ever learn pivot tables or Linux? Plus—a bonus epiphany about people who focus better with the TV on.
3 Theses, 3rd Thursday: On Writing
Are SF&F interchangeable? Is “plotting vs. pantsing” real? Which is better: minimalist or lush, lyrical prose? Everybody has an opinion — including me!
The Difficulties of Teaching Notetaking
During my interview for Obsidian Office Hours, Anthony asked me whether or not I would ever consider using Obsidian.md for teaching notetaking to my students; my answer was, in short, no. At...
