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Notation, like its conceptual cousin language, is difficult to define precisely because it covers such a wide range of ideas. But as a starting point, let’s constrain notation to be some arrangement of symbols or images that we use to record and communicate ideas, and the way we interact with those symbols in our thinking process.

A zettelkasten is a method. In addition to being an object, a zettelkasten is a methodology—a way to capture ideas in notes, establish relationships between them, and leverage both for knowledge work. The formula is relatively straight forward: Capture ideas in the form of fleeting and/or reference notes. Turn these captures into individual main no