Zettelkasten

What is it?

Zettelkasten is German for ‘slip box’ or ‘card index’.

The Zettelkasten method enables users to store and organize knowledge, extend their memory, and generate new connections and ideas.
The original system that we refer to was developed by the prolific German social theorist, Niklas Luhmann, who viewed it as a “partner” in his writing process.¹
Luhmann’s Zettelkasten consisted of wooden boxes containing over 60,000 notes written on small slips of paper.
In the modern age, we can use digital tools to emulate this system.
Why is it different from taking regular notes?# - The difference between regular note-taking and the Zettelkasten system.
How to implement# - How you can use digital tools to create your own Zettelkasten.

Examples of Zettelkasten/ Wikis/ Digital Gardens# - Explore what others are doing with their Zettelkasten.
Discussion Forums# - Discuss and ask questions about the method.

2020-05-14