Writing about what you read enables better understanding and learning, because Actively working with information enables learning.
Writing clarifies thinking. Taking notes in your own words and connecting them is a good way of reflecting on what you read.
This elaboration is an important part of reading – it increases the knowledge you extract from the content.
Practically, this means note-taking – not just taking transient notes (highlights, margin notes) while reading but also permanent notes (Zettelkasten, Evergreen notes) when reflecting on the read content.
Writing notes should be followed by: Connect new notes to existing ones
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Andy Matuschak: Write about what you read https://notes.andymatuschak.org/zg3fYweZpbHeBTpcYke5mF4ZfrJutYcQEtFo
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