How to navigate this Zettelkasten
List all articles and topics
You can view all articles and topics by date.
- An article is time-sensitive content such as blog posts, thoughts and opinions.
- A topic is used for navigation and knowledge, and contains a summary of a topic, bookmark or list of links.
Explore by following links
Articles and topics are linked together in a knowledge graph that you can explore, like wikipedia.
- > : link (outgoing connection) \
- < : backlink (incoming connection) \
- = : bidirectional connection
Navigate using topics
On the top of every article, you can see related topics. These help you navigate the various topics.
Tips and tricks for searching
- Type / to open the search box.
- Press enter to go to the first hit.
- Type
23
to search for the year 2023 - Type
2301
to search for january (01) of 2023. - Type
230101
to search for january 1st, 2023. - Type a date range like
22-23
or2212-2301
to search within a date range. - Type the exact title to see all notes that are connected. Press enter to open the note.
About this wiki
Actually, this is a zettelkasten – a self-organizing knowledge graph build using the following principles:
- Atomicity: One idea per note.
- Autonomy: Self-contained - you can read notes on their own.
- Always add topics and links
- Spend time connecting notes and building navigation, for example by writing TOC’s (table of contents).
- Use your own words if you have the time, but don’t be afraid to collect summaries, notes and quotes.
- Keep references.
- Don’t worry about structure (develops organically).
- Keep files up to date (use git to version them).
- Add notes without fear: you can’t have too much notes.
See also the practical zettelkasten formatting rules.
Structure develops organically as the knowledge graph grows. Over time, patterns will start to emerge - which can be added as new ideas on their own! I have learned that this takes time and effort, though
More information
Read how Luhmann, inventor of the Zettelkasten method of my Zettelkasten, or some some thoughts about navigation