These tools (this, foam, obsidian, remnote, supernote, etc.) seem interesting but I've been hesitant to try any. This HN comment[0] on a Foam post a few weeks ago resonated with me. I feel like my ideas and personal knowledge base in my mind is really dynamic and that the constant addition of information and rearranging or establishing of new relationships between entities will be too much effort.
I think, at least for my use, a more simply knowledge base (e.g. zotero, are.na, etc.) where I'm able to store, categorize, and search for things is the best option, and I'll leave the establishment of relationships to my mind.
Its a good point. The counter point is the process of reviewing your notes to formalize these connections helps cement those connections into your brain. Basically when you have a thought these two things are connected the system lets you document that thought with minimal friction.
The connections between notes ideally provide an element of surprise. The process is geared towards the long term while minimizing immediate friction.
I think, at least for my use, a more simply knowledge base (e.g. zotero, are.na, etc.) where I'm able to store, categorize, and search for things is the best option, and I'll leave the establishment of relationships to my mind.
[0] https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=23667961