Creating groups without isolating ideas and what the Zettelkasten method has to do with it

The Zettelkasten methodology and its advantages

The Zettelkasten methodology, developed by the German sociologist Niklas Luhmann, is a knowledge management system based on the creation and linking of notes. The main advantage of this methodology is the ability to link ideas and notes to each other, creating a knowledge network. Zettelkasten uses index cards (groups) that combine different tags to create a project: for example: writing a book or an article. This allows you to collect all the necessary knowledge and ideas within one group, but does not isolate notes from other notes from other groups or individual notes.

The problem of isolation in the classical approach

In the classical approach to organizing information, for example, in folders, groups, chats or projects on various platforms: planners, social networks, chats and messengers. The problem of isolation often arises. Documents and ideas are kept in separate folders, and in messengers and social networks – in separate chats and groups, which makes it difficult to connect them and use them in different contexts. The isolation of information hinders the effective sharing of knowledge and the integration of new ideas.

Solving the problem of isolation in Conoted

The Conoted application implements an approach that solves the problem of isolation and combines the advantages of the Zettelkasten methodology. In Conoted, you can create a group that combines tags, notes, and people. However, unlike classic folders and chats, in Conoted, notes are not isolated from other groups.

Here's how it works:

1. Public groups: In Conoted, you can create a group that combines all tags, notes, and people related to a certain topic or task. This allows you to organize information within a single group without isolating it.

2. Personal groups: In Conoted, you can create personal groups in addition to shared ones. They will contain only your personal notes. You can add public notes from other users, but it’s not mandatory. This allows you to maintain complete autonomy and privacy when working on your ideas.

3. Link notes across groups: Unlike folders and chats, in Conoted you can link notes from different groups. This means that ideas and information can flow freely between groups, creating a flexible and interconnected knowledge network.

4. Integrate private and public notes: In Conoted, you have the ability to use not only your private notes, but also public notes from other users. This allows you to expand your knowledge base and use collective wisdom to solve problems.

5. Link notes to people: In Conoted, notes can be linked not only to each other, but also to specific users. This facilitates collaboration and knowledge sharing between team members and helps find the right experts quickly.

Benefits of Using Conoted

1. Flexibility and Connectivity: With Conoted, you can freely link notes across teams, allowing you to use information in different contexts and avoid knowledge silos.

2. Individual and Team Groups: The ability to create both individual and team groups allows you to work independently or in a team, depending on your needs.

3. Collective Intelligence: The ability to use public notes and link them to private notes allows you to integrate the ideas and knowledge of others, expanding your horizons and improving the quality of your decisions.

4. Effective Team Management: Creating teams that combine tags, notes, and people makes it easier to organize and manage information, making project work more structured and productive.

5. Find Experts and Collaborate: Linking notes to specific users improves communication and knowledge sharing between team members, ensuring that the right experts are quickly found and new ideas are integrated.

Conclusion

 - Conoted is based on the Zettelkasten methodology and solves the problem of silos inherent in the classic approach to organizing information.

 - Creating groups, combining tags, flexible linking of notes, integrating personal and public knowledge, and linking notes to users make Conoted a powerful tool for knowledge management and productivity.

 - Using Conoted allows you to avoid information silos, effectively organize work on projects, and use groups and collective intelligence to achieve better results.