Uploaded August 2022 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Modern digital technologies have made notetaking easier than ever before, especially in the second brain community. But in many ways, our memory has suffered because of this. In this video, I explore the history of notetaking to attempt and uncover what we can do to foster memory inside our first brains while using the best parts of modern digital technologies.
⏱ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Intro
00:12 - A History of Notetaking
02:38 - The Dark Side of Notetaking
05:33 - The Art of Memory Function
07:26 - The Tragedy of the Second Brain Movement
08:47 - What is the Solution?
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💡How I remember what I read (Readwise): readwise.io/aidanhelfant
🗞️How I take notes on articles: (Instapaper): bit.ly/3AEzfXv
🎧How I listen to books (Audible Plus): amzn.to/3CQ0Wi9
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Modern digital technologies have made notetaking easier than ever before, especially in the second brain community. But in many ways, our memory has suffered because of this. In this video, I explore the history of notetaking to attempt and uncover what we can do to foster memory inside our first brains while using the best parts of modern digital technologies.
⏱ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Intro
00:12 - A History of Notetaking
02:38 - The Dark Side of Notetaking
05:33 - The Art of Memory Function
07:26 - The Tragedy of the Second Brain Movement
08:47 - What is the Solution?
📖BUILDING A READING HABIT (BHR) COURSE: https://www.aidanhelfant.com/building...
MY FAVORITE THINGS:
📚How I choose what books to read next (Blinkist): blinkist.o6eiov.net/5bMEvo
💡How I remember what I read (Readwise): readwise.io/aidanhelfant
🗞️How I take notes on articles: (Instapaper): bit.ly/3AEzfXv
🎧How I listen to books (Audible Plus): amzn.to/3CQ0Wi9
🚀How I organize my content creation in Notion: gumroad.com/a/70722675/XfxcEw
JOIN THE JOURNEY:
✉️Subscribe to my Email Newsletter: eepurl.com/hEj5Q9
🌎Check out my Blogging Website: aidanhelfant.com
🐦Check out my Twitter: twitter.com/AidanHelfant
PS: Some of the links shown above are Affiliate Links and I do receive a commission for purchases 🤪
