Aug '25 • General
Controversial Twitter thread - Nick Milo + 'better thinking' from note-taking systems
Here's today's daily, based around the Twitter thread found at - https://x.com/theostowell/status/1958092110252408922
My response summed up in writing (much more concise than my speaking, at least in these early stages of Dailies):
"Interesting, I do think suggesting that a note-taking system can 'improve thinking' is inaccurate.
It doesn't improve thinking, but can improve expression of thinking, especially when it comes to writing or building something (in conversation and direct teaching less so).
That's why I've never used the term 'tool for thought' when referring to a note-taking app.
Because they're not tools for thought, really. Writing is a tool for thought. Conversing with (or reading from) someone more experienced than you is a tool for thought. Considering and writing this response was a tool for thought for me.
So perhaps to say that a note-taking system improves thinking directly (I didn't look for where Nick suggested this back in 2020) is wrong, but a good one that helps you store and manage information you might need in compiling an outcome of your improved thinking is very useful.
Definitely the most stimulated I've been for a while in thinking about this topic, so thank you."
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I'm also making Dailies public on YouTube for a limited time following their release (I've not decided how long yet, will analyse).
This is as an incentive to actually get them on YouTube and not mess around with other video hosting providers, as well as attracting more subscribers as I push video content a lot more in this period of PARAZETTEL.
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Controversial Twitter thread - Nick Milo + 'better thinking' from note-taking systems
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