The word “dense” is not being used in its proper sense.

  • The most densely linked state is “everything is connected to everything” Close phase.
    • It is not useful
  • Implicitly assumes no notes linked at all.
    • By comparison, denser links get closer to “proper density.”

Evergreen notes should be densely linked

  • Evergreen notes should be closely linked.

  • Trying to add a lot of links between notes,

    • You begin to think extensively about what other concepts might be relevant to what you are thinking about now.
    • Doing so creates pressure to carefully consider how our ideas relate to each other!
      • Understanding requires effort.”
      • Evergreen Notes should be conceptually oriented.”
  • Elaborative encoding also allows for deeper internalization of ideas.

  • I need to read the old notes to find the correct link,

    • It’s also an organic mechanism for intermittently reviewing written notes
    • (Evergreen note maintenance approximates repetition at intervals.)
    • The result may surprise you (Notes should surprise you).
  • And by recording the connections,

    • Record how you reached your conclusions,
    • It may help you (or your colleagues) later.
    • Whenever possible, detailed associations should be prioritized.
    • In contrast, tags are an inefficient association structure.
    • nishio.icon Stock of associations
  • If only to look over the notes,

    • Connections provide many pathways to move through the idea space.
    • I would like to navigate hierarchically,
      • Links cross disciplines and topics.
    • Prefer associative ontology over hierarchical taxonomy
  • Luhmann actually argues that.

    • In this way, the importance of what is actually written is secondary compared to the structure that provides the possibility of a connection that can be actualized.

  • You don’t necessarily have to link to your own notes.

    • Backlinks may be used to define nodes implicitly in a knowledge management system.
    • To stop and add new notes whenever needed,
      • I sense high friction, though,
      • Being able to link to stubs is very liberating.
      • (Linking to stubs is very liberal.
      • (Evergreen notes allow for smooth, incremental progress in writing.
      • (See also “Gradual Writing”).
  • Aside from the ongoing value of the captured links,

    • It may help to direct attention during drafting.
    • The release valve for non-linear thinking is.
      • It may support the improvement of linear output.

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