Zettelkasten Introduction (Simple & Complete Explanation)

Intro- 0:00
What is Zettelkasten?- 0:52
How it works- 1:39
Notes Types- 2:05
Notes Organization- 4:25
Luhmann's process- 5:42
Why Zettelkasten works! - 7:00
Getting Started- 8:36
There are so much more to learn about Zettelkasten! It's a pretty simple yet complex system. Please feel free to use links below to learn more.
Please add any information I missed about Zettelkasten down in the comments and I'll pin them for other viewers as well 🤩
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[@michaelthompson3094]

Wow. Awesome job. You started off enthusiastically telling us about a life-changing system. Told us up front exactly what you were going to tell us. Then told us clearly. Then finished by encouraging us to take action. Thank you.

[@dsuthapong]

Thank you so much Micheal for your very thoughtful comment 🥰 This means so much to me 🙏🏻

[@FrancisBurnsWorldwide]

Just excellent! I’ve looked at approximately 20 to 25 other tutorials on zettelkasten to make sure I got a good grip on the system before adopting it. Yours is by far the most well structured, clear and complete. And very aesthetically presented, too. Thank you!!! 😃

[@dsuthapong]

Thank you so much Francis ❤️ Super glad you find this helpful!

[@RameshKumar-ng3nf]

I saw many videos in youtube on Zettelkasten , but nobody has explained very simpler and understandable like you 👌. This is the best video on Zettelkasten i saw. Thanks so much for sharing it 🙏

[@dsuthapong]

Thank you so much Ramesh! Really appreciate your kind comments 🙏🏻 I hope you found this helpful ☺️

[@pandukawb]

This is by far the most complete and comprehensive explanation on this note taking system I've ever come across ❤

[@dsuthapong]

Thanks so much Panda 🙏🏻

[@jonazmoreno3718]

The beauty of KZbin is that everything you find here seems to be timeless. I say this because you posted this a while back and I just happen to get to your as of today. I really appreciate your help creating this video because it is really well done, and you have explained everything so well. It encourages me to start doing it. Little did I know that I have been building my reference box, but now I need to start building my main box and be more mindful of it exitance every time I am reading. I am also trying to improve my HUB system. Cheers!

[@dsuthapong]

Hi! Comments like yours are the reason why i keep doing KZbin about this topic! ❤️I’m really glad this is helpful and wish you the best of luck on building the main slipbox 💪🏻🎉

[@MarkSwanYVR]

This video was true to the title; Simple & Complete. I’ve been struggling to wrap my head around Zettelkasten and while I’m not fully there yet, I feel that a few more pieces of the puzzle have clicked into place after watching. One Literature note is coming right up! Thanks Darin!

[@dsuthapong]

I’m glad this video helps you Mark 😊 Please let me know if you have any questions 😊

[@aliciachng9249]

One of the most comprehensive explanation so far! Great video!

[@dsuthapong]

Thank you!!

[@drakek5737]

I've watched a lot of Zettelkasten videos and this is by far one of my favorites for understanding the big picture/theory of it! Thank you :)

[@dsuthapong]

Thank you so much Drake! 🙏🏻

[@simonjurado2326]

Best explanation I have found so far

[@dsuthapong]

Glad that this is helpful😊

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[@dsuthapong]

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[@TheerasakUnarree-xy2jp]

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[@LuboCoach]

Wow. Your video is perfect. This is presentation of highest quality. Clear, specific, detailed, structured. Thank you. 👏👏👏

[@dsuthapong]

Thanks so much Lubos 🥰

[@sffreshness]

This one is much cleaner than the one from the previous video. The video is more concise and the visuals really support and reinforce what is being spoken. Good job Darin!

[@dsuthapong]

Thank you so much 🙏🏻

[@cholectu]

This is by far the best overview explanation of the Zettelkasten approach. Concise but also contain practical details that do not exist in other videos. The script, the infographics and even the background music are put neatly together. ภูมิใจที่เห็นคนไทยทำวีดีโอเจ๋งๆ ลึกๆ แบบนี้เป็นภาษาอังกฤษด้วยครับ เป็นแรงบันดาลใจมาก ๆ

[@dsuthapong]

Thank you so much krub 🙏🏻 Your comment means a lot to me krub 😊

[@cholectu]

@@dsuthapong One question that came up after i tried the Zettelkasten approach is the coding system for organizing the permanent note. I know that related cards should be put in the same stack. However can you share the principle of how we put number of each card, or each topic or area? Also, if it’s an idea for a project, and not purely academic, should it be in fleeting or permanent? Thank you.

[@dsuthapong]

@@cholectu You can check out these videos to learn more about my adapted method of the “modern zettelkasten” Productive Thinking (Modern Zettelkasten)
kzbin.info/www/bejne/an_Qq2muisSAi6s Hub note kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6XHdJ6EoNh_bZo In a nutshell, we no longer need the numbering system in the modern world since now we have digital notes that can systematically link notes together. For an “idea,” it should be a permanent note since you can reuse it later.

[@cholectu]

@@dsuthapong thank you!

[@charlemana]

Best video I’ve watched on Zettelkasten. You’ve earned a subscriber. I can’t wait to learn more from you. Thanks for sharing.

[@dsuthapong]

Thanks so much Charles 😍

[@filippo7349]

Finally! Simple and great intro to Zettelkasten! And lasts only 10 minutes 😲

[@dsuthapong]

Thank you so much!

[@MaxwellBuba]

Thx. I use the app Obsidian. Linking thinking. This app changed my life in such a positive way. Mindchanging and deep insight. Such a powerfull tool.

[@dsuthapong]

Thanks Max! Totally agree. Obsidian and Linking-Thinking method are awesome 🤩

[@jpvautier]

Imo, the best video on Zettelkasten! I have only one remark: you speak twice about the Zettelkasten format but never explained it. Would you fixed it, you’re vid’ could be like a diamond!

[@dsuthapong]

Thanks so much for the feedback Ulicia 🙏🏻 I’ll try to find a video that explains the format and include in the description 😊

[@frankschest8584]

I really loved it. Specially the WHY and the steps that you mentioned at the end. I was feeling a bit lost with my Zettlecasten eventho i have a lotsnof notes there. I like how you are concise and to the point. Clear communication. Thank you so much 🙏

[@dsuthapong]

Thank you so much Franches 🥰

[@richarde1142]

Very well done. I've been looking into this over the past week. Very informative. You are the first person that touched on the process and how the system was used.

[@dsuthapong]

Thank you so much Richard! I’m so glad you appreciate the detail I put in this video 🥰

[@persistentbee]

Thank you for the clear and concise info. I have been trying to get a grasp on the difference between literature and fleeting notes for a while now but this summed it up well. I think something important that people need to realize is that the system is likely to develop changes based on each individual's style, preferences, habits. Cheers on the good video :)

[@dsuthapong]

Hi Petar! Totally agree to your point that the system can changed based on each person’s needs. One thing to keep in mind regarding the original Zettelkasten is that it’s intended for academic research and publications which could be more or less relevant to some people.

[@actuallyfrankie]

I love this video. Only a few minutes in and I find it's so easy to latch onto. Great job. I've subscribed!

[@dsuthapong]

Thank you so much Frankie 🙏🏻

[@HauntedPete]

I've tried implementing a slip box method for my academic work and never saw a lot of progress or use until this video right here and I redid my slip box according to your guide. It has been revolutionary, thank you!

[@dsuthapong]

Thanks so much Carlos! This means a lot to me 🥹

[@ToyinBeatty]

Wonderful video. Thank you. I am intrigued by this system and intend to check out more of your content to understand it completely.

[@dsuthapong]

Thank you so much Toyin🙏🏻 Please leave comments to let me know the content you’d like to see

[@thegroundedartisan]

Phenomenal explanation! Thank you for your efforts.

[@dsuthapong]

Thanks so much 🥰🥰🥰

[@brandylatriecereads4357]

This is the most helpful video I’ve seen on Zettelkasten so far. Thank you.

[@dsuthapong]

Thank you so much! Glad you found the content helpful :)

[@cosmoAntonius]

I love how meta this excellent piece of content is. There are youtube zettle's to this youtube video, very nice to see how effective the method is, and how natural. The advice at the end is extremely meaningful and helpful. You have to invest time to reap the benefits. **WELL DONE** indeed! and thank you so much!

[@dsuthapong]

Thank you so much Antonius! Comments like yours always mean so much to me and kept me going on my channel ☺️ And yes indeed, this method only works when used regularly 😁

[@adityamohan4757]

Thank you for introducing me to the idea of Zettelkasten superbly!

[@dsuthapong]

Thanks so much Aditya 😀 Hope you can apply some of these techniques to your workflow.

[@patriciopellet172]

I really appreciate your work, Thank you. I talk in Spanish, but I can understand very well all you say in your videos... because you are clear and understand what are saying. Now I am your follower. (sorry for my English).

[@dsuthapong]

Thanks so much Patricio 🥰 gracius!

[@RonWilliams-Hoodle]

Outstanding video & explanation! Thanks very much for breaking this down! Well done!!

[@dsuthapong]

Thank you Ron ^^

[@EdAkbar]

Really nicely presented! loved the content. The best summary of zettelkasten + high-quality production :).

[@dsuthapong]

Thanks Akbar 😍!

[@zuric.6851]

OMGoodness thanks so much for your vid! I've watched a few of these trying to understand, but you really broke this down concisely!

[@dsuthapong]

Glad you liked it! I was struggled myself after watching so many videos and that’s why i made this video 😁 Hope you adopt Zettelkasten system

[@maheshsanjaychivateres982]

thank you very much for explaining this concept with this much ease.

[@dsuthapong]

Glad you like the video Mahesh 🥰

[@Loanme5]

I love this woman. Very clear and helpful.

[@dsuthapong]

Thanks so much for the comment 🙏🏻

[@tonyatlas5653]

Thank you! Very useful summarization!

[@dsuthapong]

Thanks so much!

[@thayanaclasso4387]

Great video, so inspired! Im just started to get know about zettelkasten metido and this kind of content gets me so motivated to keep moving forward! thank you =)

[@dsuthapong]

Thank you Thayana! Good luck on your PKM journey :)

[@philpatelis2326]

Very well explained, thank you!

[@dsuthapong]

Thank you Phil!

[@asexualatheist3504]

I am happy to have found your channel. I look forward to your content,

[@Plush07]

Thank you! Please don't stop 👍👍👍

[@dsuthapong]

Thank you for much for your encouragement 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@InnerRafa]

Congrats for such an amazing video! You are helping me a lot to study better for med school :)

[@dsuthapong]

Thanks so much Rafaela! Going through med school must be tough! I’m so glad this could be helpful to you 😃

[@Oleksandr-Korobko]

One of the best explanations I've found

[@dsuthapong]

Thanks so much!

[@adeodata6364]

Fantastic presentation, thanks! 🧡👌🌹

[@dsuthapong]

Thank you!

[@gr8wallly]

Thanks for the update, that was useful.

[@dsuthapong]

Thank you! Glad to found it helpful :D

[@worawandiazcarballo6624]

Subscribed! Great content! Thanks so much.

[@dsuthapong]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@Bri_Bri_the_Wise_Guy]

excellent content, this is what i was looking for

[@dsuthapong]

Glad you find this helpful :)

[@HanzHeHim]

Thank you for this video!

[@dsuthapong]

Thanks for watching!

[@60oh]

Your explanation is so clear that the literature note from this video would be the same as the permanent note 😂 and i literally was able to memorize everything you said on the first watch, i have no idea how you did it but you’re a presentation genius. please make more videos someday!!

[@dsuthapong]

Lol! This is such as PKM community joke 😂😂😂 Also a huge compliment 🙏🏻 I hope this video makes it to your Zettelkasten 😁

[@flabbybum9562]

Fantastic review and explanation. Full marks too, for making this video and it's links into a resource we can use and come back to.

[@dsuthapong]

Thanks so much 🙏🏻

[@jimgrant1776]

It beings a tear to my eye to see people in the video writing notes with a computer on their desk. It was developed long before computers and smart phones were prevalent. It seem totally computer-phobic to use any kind of paper based system in 2023. - - - It’s like building a house without using a hammer. I have watched 3-5 videos on Zettlekasten. They all describe the system in the way Luhmann designed it. What would be much more valuable would be for someone to make a video that demonstrates how to use the system with one of the more well-known note-taking system like Apple Notes or Evernote.

[@dsuthapong]

Thanks for your comments! I have created an updated video regarding this method. You can check it out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/an_Qq2muisSAi6s

[@gustavotriani5611]

Thank you! Great job

[@dsuthapong]

Thanks!

[@tonkjon6296]

i discover thistechnique for my thesis after failing a lot with many studya techniques. forme works really well the physical one, also i found the old woodenbox of the granpa patients so it hast the size al the length for a good zettelkasten. great video is very sintethized and resume how the technique wqorks. the bloooms taxonomy is cool

[@dsuthapong]

Thanks for sharing Tonk! I personally think that the physical zettelkasten works best if you have the space and proper boxes. I do think having actual papers laid in front of you is so powerful. Glad it worked out for you 😍😍

[@user-mn4gg1ks7w]

It was a pleasure to watch this video 😄 The one I would recommend to my friend

[@dsuthapong]

Thank you so much! Glad it was helpful 😍

[@heliocarbex]

Your video is very effective. Congratulations!

[@dsuthapong]

Thank you so much Helio 🥰

[@amirsaeed3395]

very well done ... Thank you

[@dsuthapong]

Thanks Amir!!

[@astelierzun]

I've discovered Zettalkasten and Obsidian recently and your videos have helped me understand them in the simplest way. Love your editing and flow of speaking. Great work Darin! I'm slowly working on importing all my notes that are scattered in so many notebooks and apps. But I'm starting to see the potential of this system to help me make better use of all these knowledge. An idea for your future videos, if I may suggest. I would be interested to see how you use the notes you've made to create something. Perhaps you have a workflow that incorporates your zettalkasten with making videos? I'm quite interested in the application of this system in practical ways as I've yet to find content about this elsewhere. Cheers!

[@cosmoAntonius]

You know what's interesting Hikari, this vid references (Like a zettleKasten) to other youtube vids which the information came from. So to your point, Darin can just highlight sections (time or info) from those videos that influenced her thoughts here. -- Very interesting indeed (I have a feeling we're all doing this subcontiously all the time). ;)

[@dsuthapong]

Thanks for suggestions Hikari and Antonius! Yes this is a great topic for a video indeed. Actually I had one example for you guys 😀 The content I summarized in this video (kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5a1mKWVhr5pqLs) is used for this blog post (medium.com/dailydarin/why-being-nice-is-not-so-nice-351fcbc9d970). Definitely will make a video about this. Thanks again 😀

[@TreasureMapsGenealogy]

You do such a great job. This video helped this Boomer wrap his mind around this. Props to you, young man. 💛

[@dsuthapong]

Thanks so much! Really appreciate your support 🙏🏻

[@railzip]

Subscribed! Thank you

[@dsuthapong]

Thanks so much 🙏🏻

[@user-hm7jy5ok2h]

Finest explanation on the World Wide Web of ZK

[@dsuthapong]

Thank you so much Omar 🙏🏻

[@Xarius01]

Replies don't get notifications so I'm commenting separately 1. Maybe you can do something different with the system and show how it can be used for so many things apart from just note taking. 2. You could do a vlog or something showing your daily life 3. You could explore other creative apps and review them Your camera presence and editing is great you could do so many things

[@dsuthapong]

Thanks so much for so many ideas! Will definitely try them out :D

[@atirador31]

Awesome!

[@davidpiccolo4153]

This is the the best short-format introduction on Zettelkasten I've seen thus far. Great job.

[@dsuthapong]

Thank you so much David 🙏🏻 I hope you find this useful.

[@awesomestuff2496]

amazing video, Darin. can you make a separate video on how to use tags like you did to connect to your hub notes???

[@dsuthapong]

Thanks! And yes! I think tags could be a very interesting topic for a video. Will definitely put this in upcoming videos :D

[@dodoma4771]

Great video. Keep going!

[@dsuthapong]

Thank you so mcuh Dodoma!

[@dustyboyle]

Great video

[@wilsonmoreno4652]

I love your videos !!! thks

[@dsuthapong]

Thank you Wilson! 🥰

[@tanatosan]

Hi K. Eng, nice and thorough explanation of Zettelkasten! Seems like the sources of this system will be mainly from data sources that you learn/absorb daily. In actual working environment, there are lots of information flowing through that you will also take notes. How should we distill what information to be maintained in PKM?

[@dsuthapong]

Hi K. Tanat! Thanks for your question. There is no easy answer to this question 😂 The rule of thumb is to "not keep too much or too little" in your PKM system. The way you know is to try! If you find yourself capturing so much and most of the stuff ended not being used at all and cluttering your system, you might be capturing too much. On the other hand if you find yourself often thought of something you had come across before but didn't capture, you might be capturing too little. The guideline is to capture what resonates, rare, personal, or useful. I know this might not be a straight-forward answer but I hope this helps 😊

[@tanatosan]

@@dsuthapong certainly thank you for your response. Nice catching up on your channel krub. :-)

[@tehaeo]

It was invented by a smart German scholar named Nicholas Luhmann, who wrote over 60 books and 600 articles! The main idea is to help you learn and develop ideas by writing and thinking critically. Zettelkasten uses different types of notes called literature notes, permanent notes, hub notes, and fleeting notes. Literature notes are taken when you read something, while permanent notes are your own thoughts and ideas. Hub notes are like a table of contents, and fleeting notes are quick thoughts you have during the day that you transfer to other notes later. The system works by putting related notes together and linking them, so it's easy to find information and explore different ideas. You can create a Zettelkasten using index cards in a box or even digitally with an app. To get started with Zettelkasten, you can summarize books and articles, transfer your existing notes, or focus on your favorite problems to learn more about a topic. The most important thing is to make Zettelkasten a habit by scheduling time to work on it every day.

[@jorgealbertomartinezmondra4535]

Incredible, thank you for your valuable content Darin. I'm curious, do you incorporate technical knowledge into your Zettelkasten system as well? For example how to use a software? While Zettelkasten seems effective for conceptual ideas, follow-up questions, and reflections, I'm uncertain about integrating technical content. I worry it might inundate my Zettelkasten with numerous reference notes.

[@dsuthapong]

Thanks for your kind words 🙏🏻 And great questions about technical content. For targeted and specific content like “how to use a software” I normally use Apple notes. I think zettelkasten would be overkill for those kinds of content.

[@jorgealbertomartinezmondra4535]

​@@dsuthapong I totally agree, and it makes a lot of sense to me. Thank you again, Darin. Keep it up! 🙌

[@ritchiee1980]

Your videos encourage me to keep using the system to build knowledge. Thanks for another great explanation about Zettelkasten. I am currently kind of struggling with the literature notes. I have the feeling that I was just copying the authors words and that makes me feel I am not taking any value...Do you happen to have any tips to help me out with that?

[@dsuthapong]

Thanks so much Richie for your comments! I actually think that it’s not a big deal to “copy” some of author’s words for the literature notes. The key purpose of literature notes is to “capture” things you don’t want to forget. That being said, there’s also one technique that I use when taking literature notes. It’s from Jim Kwik (Brain and Memory coach). He advises that, when taking notes on a piece of paper, you draw a line in the middle of a page and on the left you do “note taking” where you write down what the presenter/author says, and on the right you do “note making” where you write down your reactions to what’s on the left. Your reaction could be your feelings, agreement/disagreement, other follow-up questions that come up, etc. I hope this technique helps! Let me know if this works for you :D

[@ritchiee1980]

@@dsuthapong ... This is a great advice! I am going to take that into consideration and start taking actions. Thanks a bunch for taking the time to respond to it. Wish you a lot of success! Hugs..

[@ritchiee1980]

@@dsuthapong Hi again Darin, Quick question about literature notes: Would you suggest to delete the literature notes after being distilled and converted into permanent notes? I have the feeling I have to get rid of them so avoid clutter in my vault but I fear at the same time that I might need them as reference in the future. Thanks for your support in advance!

[@user-pl6ue1zc6j]

视频做的很用心 感谢分享

[@dsuthapong]

太感谢了！

[@DoctorSoulll]

Question: So in regards to the Zettelkasten's base systematic structure along with how the person develops insights based on connections between what they have read and what insights they have discovered, which class of notes would you consider making up the bulk of the Zettelkasten? My first guess would just be Literature notes making up the majority between Fleeting and Permanent, but I'm looking for some other opinions in the matter.

[@dsuthapong]

Thanks for the question! A Zettelkasten is made up mainly of permanent notes. They are stored in the “main slip box” whereas the literature notes are stored in the “reference slip box.”

[@LirikLaguKita-]

Thank you for clear explanation about this method. By the way what is app on phone that used to write your note? So we can write easily

[@dsuthapong]

Thank you! I normally use both Apple Note and Obsidian on my phone to write notes 😊

[@LirikLaguKita-]

@@dsuthapong thank you🤗

[@lego927]

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[@kaos661]

Thanks for the helpful video! I did not understand only one thing: should the connections between the notes be made only between the permanent notes or also between the others (literature and fleeting)?

[@dsuthapong]

Thanks Kao! And great questions! I should have made this clearer ^^ The classic way of linking is between permanent notes, to build connections of knowledge you have accumulated. However, you can link anything to anything.

[@alpineai]

nice video editing. do you do it yourself or outsource it?

[@dsuthapong]

Hi Shola! I made it my self. Wish I have a budget to hire someone though 😂 Thank you for your comment

[@mabelmendez9828]

Muchas gracias, aunque mi ingles no es muy bueno, creo haberlo entendido lo suficiente como para comenzar.

[@dsuthapong]

muchas gracias! ❤️

[@idopshik]

3 раза посмотрел. Автор молодец.

[@dsuthapong]

Thank you 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@dwayneneckles]

Hi I love your videos. Quick question... How do I make better permanent notes with great care. Maybe I am not deep enough but my notes are pretty simple. I do know that writing aobut what you read in your own words is the core part of notetaking without plagiarism. But showing examples of source text and then your notes in a future video would be helpful. If not no worries. I can learn from this video.

[@dsuthapong]

I can share some examples: Source: You know that feeling you have after a big meal? When you’re so full that you don’t want anything more? Ever wonder what that would feel like in other parts of your life? My permanent note: To figure out what you really want in life, ask yourself what you'd do if you're truly Full -- Source: Actions, not words, reveal our real values. My permanent note: Your Actions reveal your true desires more than what you say

[@its13]

Teşekkürler

[@dsuthapong]

My pleasure 🙏🏻

[@Bakingways]

HI. If have a serios of notes that are factual, where do they belong in the Zettle Kasten method? For example: I collected in a note all the most important markup formatting for obsidian, gathered from several sources, or in another note I have the list of all the satellites of Jupiter. They are statements of facts not ideas. But I still want to keep and be able to access them. Where do I store them?

[@dsuthapong]

Great questions! There’s no perfect place for such things in the original system. However these kinds of notes most resemble “hub notes” In Zettelkasten. These notes are “hubs” to collect information from different sources.

[@dwayneneckles]

I never understood why literature notes and permanent notes can't be combined. One contains what the source said in your own words that you dont want to forgot. The other contains insights and ideas. I feel like you could combine the two easily sometimes. Any thoughts on what I am missing?

[@dsuthapong]

Great point! This is the key concept to Zettelkasten. The core idea is to “distill the insights to the atomic level” so that you can mix and match ideas together for different purposes. For example: if you read a book, and you write down all the insights into a literature note, all the insights is kept only in that note. However, if you write down into several permanent notes, each insight can be connected to form new ideas. I might need to create a video to explain this 😂

[@username00009]

@@dsuthapongthis is a great video idea! I’ve seen (and skipped) too many so-called Zettelkasten videos that start out by artificially creating a Table of Contents or numbering system instead of trusting the organic process that comes with the Zettelkasten’s infinite numbering system.

[@denniskim2352]

What do you use for your animations

[@dsuthapong]

Hi Dennis! I used After Effects :D

[@blockthis08]

6:00 7:06

[@Dr.Kanapon]

First comment !!!!

[@dsuthapong]

😂 Thanks for your support as always dr. Tum!!!

[@tmthyha]

Love it but the obvious comparison is Wikipedia, right?

[@dsuthapong]

Yes indeed :) Same purpose but different approaches! 😁

[@annafilou]

Loved the video, really well done! But I get so annoyed that everyone mispronounces “Zettelkasten” 😅 It doesn’t take long to google it or type it into Google Translate and have it pronounce it for you.

[@dsuthapong]

Haha! Thanks Anna. I got that feedback from a native German as well, but as a native Thai speaker, it is extremely hard to pronounce the word, but I'll try my best in upcoming video 😂

[@Xarius01]

Don't mind my comment, but it's time your content expands, it feels the video are getting repetitive. 😇

[@dsuthapong]

Agree Xarius! Thanks so much for your honest feedback. 🙏🏻 Let me know if you want to see certain topics 😁

[@jaymeferrer]

Stop doing this. Your video is highly incomplete !

[@stephanied5668]

Your explanation is fantastic. I've watched several videos on Zettelkasten and yours was the one that really got my attention. Thank you! You inspire me.

[@dsuthapong]

Thank you so much Stephanie 🥰

[@bloom4096]

Absolutely brilliant video!! I can't wait to get started!!

[@radifar05]

Hi Darin, this is wonderful! I'm Radif from Indonesia and just recently learn about Zettelkasten. Your video explain the Zettelkasten in a very detailed yet simple way, so thanks and I subscribe to your channel immediately. Anyway, currently I'm interested how to apply Zettelkasten in a digital way. I am interested in these questions: 1. How Luhmann will use Zettelkasten if he live in current days? 2. There is some argument over chaining notes where you spread lots of idea into several notes due to limited writing space. Some said that this is not necessary in digital format as your note is very flexible. The problem with this is the note atomicity, do we really need to make the note as atomic as possible and spread them into several notes? Currently I prefer putting whatever comes to mind in a single topic into single note, for practical reason. I think it is easier to manage too. 3. Do we need to regularly purge unneeded fleeting notes? Seems like a hassle to me, and sometime I think that they are being done because the box limitation. But with the availability of search engine inside our tool and unlimited space, this task is no longer relevant. 4. Do hub notes really relevant in digital Zettelkasten? I mean there is already tagging, category, and search engine. Some tools (e.g. Obsidian) even provide graph to show topic connection and clustering. 5. Overall, how Zettelkasten could evolve in this digital age. I am sure that as there are many style in applying Zettelkasten, some could miss what Luhmann has intended and thus making it less effective. And some other could aid the original one and making it more effective. I am sure that given the simplistic nature of this technique, there are still room for improvement. Anyhow, whichever the style is, as you said in the video the most important think is the process or the daily routine. I hope that you can answer these question in your next video. Once again thanks a lot! 😃

[@dsuthapong]

Hi Radif! Thank you so much for subscribing to my channel 🙏🏻 I'm actually going to Jakarta next month :D Excited to learn more about Indonesia 🇮🇩 And wow! These are amazing questions! I will make a video after this to answer these questions. They are so relevant and well thought-out.

[@dsuthapong]

Your questions are answered in this video : kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKqZf5qko6-XoNE Cheers!

[@keepfeatherinitbrothaaaa]

I could never implement this in my life and make it stick. Never.

[@dsuthapong]

I totally understand. Maybe you can first simplify it by only using literature notes or capturing fleeting notes in one place first 😊

[@maurobenetti6390]

it wasn’t invented by Luhmann it is older than that. Check en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conrad_Gessner