# Zettelkasten for dragons Zettelkasten is a note-taking and knowledge organization system developed by Niklas Luhmann. It involves the creation of individual notes, or "zettels," that are interconnected through a unique numbering system. These zettels are used to capture and develop ideas, allowing for a flexible and interconnected network of knowledge that can be easily referenced and expanded upon. In practice, Zettelkasten becomes a efficient way of filtering through research that is relevant to the current area of study. For knowledge generalists like myself, it also becomes an inventive way to synthesize information from various disciplines, fostering a more holistic understanding of interconnected concepts. It encourages serendipitous discoveries, and promotes the cultivation of original insights. Thus making the process of learning and idea generation an exciting and novel intellectual journey. To see some of these methods in progress, visit my "Learning in Public" site, ## Legend | Level Tag | Definition | |-------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------| | #Νυκτερινά/Egg | Just wrote down. All zettels start here. | | #Νυκτερινά/Hatchling | Reviewed a few times | | #Νυκτερινά/Whelpling | Got the basics and can add to it | | #Νυκτερινά/Drakeling | Can continue to add, but a lot of it is wrong and ugly | | #Νυκτερινά/Drake | Getting more right, need less rechecking, and more brief | | #Νυκτερινά/Dragon | Proficient, rarely needs to review as understands the concept | There are further specialty tags for specific Zettels. | Level Tag | Definition | | ----------------------- | ---------------------------------------------- | | #Νυκτερινά/Scalyse | Reserved for research and academics | | #Νυκτερινά/World | Community profile, people, etc | | #Νυκτερινά/Territory | Geographical places (not businesses) | | #Νυκτερινά/Food | Self exmplanatory | | #Νυκτερινά/Nest | Home and Family | | #Νυκτερινά/Greatwyrm | Zettels concerning the progression of the self |