A PKM Tool Without Equal

And You’ve Probably Never Heard Of It

Neil Hawkesford

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An old wizard staring into a futuristic crystal ball
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In a recent article (see below), I established that PKM systems should support our creativity, thinking, and learning, not hinder us.

It all comes down to this:

We want to create knowledge (learn) — We do that by gathering information — We then use that information to increase our understanding — Finally; we put our new knowledge to use.

This process should reflect how our minds work. No, not just that. The process has to reflect the way our minds work.

That’s why I found Personal Knowledge Management (PKM) apps with whiteboards and infinite canvases appealing. The infinite canvas allowed me to map out information and make connections in a way that suited my thinking style.

However, something didn’t feel quite right with just using a whiteboard or an infinite canvas. Yes, they are excellent for initial thoughts and playing with…

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Neil Hawkesford
Neil Hawkesford

Written by Neil Hawkesford

A writer, sailor, and lifelong learner

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