Note taking with a space limitation

 

Brian: What are you doing?

Steve: Nothing,, i have reorganized my note taking system.

Brian: Sounds interesting, you're using Obsidian right?

Steve: Not really, i have switched over to a Luhmann note box.

Brian: I have seen the clip yesterday. The guy was sitting in a complete mess with endless amount of sheets.

Steve: No, you haven't understood what Luhmann has done. There is a system!

Brian: Right, explain it to me, please.

Steve: At first, you have to write down every idea on a small “post it” note.

Brian: Sure, and then i can arrange them on a wall in a certain shape.

Steve: No, this is the wrong system which is called kanban. Here, you have to put the sheets into a box.

Brian: Ok, that sounds logical. Do i need a certain size?

Steve: Yes, i mean no. It depends on the notecards.

Brian: I prefer a normal outliner software, is this ok?

Steve: Maybe.

Brian: Ok, what's next?

Steve: If the notes are stored in a virtual box, you browse from first to the last one.

Brian: Wouldn't it be easier to write down the notes on a single sheet of paper?

Steve: Nope, hundreds of pieces are better than a single one.

Brian: But then, there is no structure available, for example sections.

Steve: I'm not an expert, but i think this is the goal.

Brian: What is about external literature, how can i cite them?

Steve: The references are stored on notes as well but they are put into a separate box.

Brian: So i will need two outliner files?

Steve: Exactly. It is not recommended to combine normal notes with bibliographic notes. This would produce a complete mess.

Brian: You mean in addition to the existing one ... Sorry for this.

Steve: Tell me something, which sort of project do you like to organize?

Brian: Nothing in special, perhaps I'd like to write a book about sociology, or something like this.

Steve: Very good. Sociology consists of topics like culture, religion and economy. You will have to read a lot of books.

Brian: Thanks for the advice, bye.