Using Koutline for stream of thought journaling

Matthew Jorgensen (PlasmaStrike) - plasmastrike@voiddragon.me

Format: 7-min talk; Q&A: IRC
Status: Q&A finished, IRC and pad will be archived on this page

Description

I will talk about a nice journaling workflow I have developed using the Koutline, from the hyperbole package. I will showcase this workflow and describe what I like about Koutline and why I use it over other options like Org Mode and plain text.

About the speaker:

I have used Emacs for 10+ years and enjoyed some of the last EmacsConfs. To share back, I have decide to share a unique workflow I have developed, as well as challenging myself by learning how to make videos to learn some new skills along the way.

Discussion

Questions and answers

• Q: extremely interesting point about loss of concentration, i think with tools like that people who really work alot with text in an abstract matter could have enormous benefits doing it without being hypnotized by all the options, i have to rewatch the presentation again to see nuances, i also would like to see it written somewhere in a short conciese even maybe stream of conciousness mode. my question is i hope you don\'t plan to stop the development of this wonderful idea, thank you
  • A: A lot of people think tools like this and emacs vim are all about speed, However it is more about staying in flow state can change the types of thoughts you get. That is the bigger part to me.
• Q:Do you tend to create outline structure while journalling, or after you have captured thoughts? Do you change the structure a lot while capturing it?
  • A: Whatever feels good at the time, Saying my day went good for reasons 1,2,3 is a natural ways of sharding my thoughts that maps well into outlins. Plus editing them later is always an option
    • The easy keybings for child, same level and parent cell makes it efficient enough for live journaling

Notes

• Koutline file used in talk https://mega.nz/file/uQ9UTSiD#vy5ZnB-Xnea_C2l_LcgUSKOtvHoTrobSrjBcnbD4Xa0
• nice job plasmastrike
• another good example of shaping precisely the tools you want with Emacs
• I didn't know about rsw other packages, look at that http://ftp.ntua.gr/mirror/python/workshops/1996-06/papers/h.pasanen/oobr4.html
• yeah it's impressive work!

Questions or comments? Please e-mail plasmastrike@voiddragon.me