I don’t have a problem with PKM as a referencing tool. But step 2 “Organize → Place in buckets or categories” creates all sorts of problem: When you delegate your info into existing categories, at least 2 problems arise: 1. Framing bias: the way presented → way you think → limits the possibilities. 2. Low cognitive load: the struggle is essential for encoding → more forgetting.
PKM tools tend to prioritize the consumption of information over active engagement with it. While they may facilitate the collection and organization of a wide range of resources, they may not encourage users to critically analyze or synthesize that information into new insights or ideas.
And lastly, this part’s key – you have to forget everything you think about how to organize your notes. Folders are fine for tax documents, but they’re a dumb way to organize ideas. Your job isn't to arrange everything into neat categories—it's to create meaningful contexts.