Andrei Sukhovskii·Sep 2, 2025Managing Literature Notes with Howm (Emacs)In the humanities, it is impossible to avoid working with multiple sources. A scholar’s knowledge base presupposes quotations, which…A response icon1A response icon1
Andrei Sukhovskii·Feb 19, 2024Is a “Second Brain” Superior to No-Brainer Writing?The question posed in the title is not a new one. A long-standing debate exists between proponents of streamlining intellectual labor and…
Andrei Sukhovskii·Feb 14, 2024A Beettle and a Ghost in the BoxOne of Luhmann’s cards was titled “Geist im Kasten,” which can be translated as “Ghost in the Box.” However, there is no spooky connotation…
Andrei Sukhovskii·Oct 25, 2023Niklas Luhmann and his ZettelkastenAnyone who wants to investigate Luhmann’s Zettelkästen in detail needs to start with reliable sources. The most trustworthy source would be…A response icon1A response icon1
Andrei Sukhovskii·Oct 25, 2023A Joker in ZettelkastenIn Niklas Luhmann’s slip box, in one chain of his thoughts, there is an interesting observation about the nature of Zettelkasten (It is the…