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A screenshot of my most recent mindmap for my Obsidian vault showing the collection between my permanent notes and related tags.

How I Use My Zettelkasten to Write Blog Posts

Personal Knowledge Management / Sean Barnes / Knowledge management, Writing, Zettelkasten / 06/10/2025

Discover how I use my Zettelkasten, a powerful personal knowledge management system, to streamline my blog writing process. From planning to editing, see how it boosts my content creation!

How I Use My Zettelkasten to Write Blog Posts Read More »

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Getting started with Obsidian bases and properties

Application-tip / Sean Barnes / Obsidian / 29/09/2025

Discover Obsidian Bases, the new feature for structured note-taking! Learn how to use properties to organise your notes like a pro. This beginner’s guide will unlock the power of Obsidian for enhanced workflows.

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My humans note after I had added the ideas I had taken from "Stuart Armstrong, Smarter then us".

Beginners guide to permanent notes

Personal Knowledge Management / Sean Barnes / Knowledge management, Zettelkasten / 22/09/2025

Unlock the power of Zettelkasten! This beginner’s guide explains permanent notes, the atomic building blocks for connecting your ideas in Obsidian.

Beginners guide to permanent notes Read More »

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Napkin AI: My first impressions

Application Review / Sean Barnes / Artificial Intelligence, productivity tools / 15/09/2025

I share my experiences using Napkin AI, a tool that creates diagrams from text. Discover how I use it for my blog, its pros and cons, and whether I’ll upgrade from the free tier.

Napkin AI: My first impressions Read More »

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Taming the Information Beast: How a PKM Can Save Your Sanity

Personal Knowledge Management / Sean Barnes / Knowledge management, Obsidian, Zettelkasten / 08/09/2025

Ready to take control of your information? Learn the basics of PKM and start building your own personal knowledge management system today.

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How can we all become good digital citizens

Philosophy / Sean Barnes / Artificial Intelligence, Knowledge management / 01/09/2025

Explore the importance of digital citizenship in today’s world. Learn how to ethically consume content, protect yourself from misinformation and AI erosion, and contribute positively to the online community.

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Think Smarter, Not Harder How PKM Enhances Your Metacognition

Personal Knowledge Management / Sean Barnes / Knowledge management, Zettelkasten / 25/08/2025

Feeling overwhelmed? Discover how a Personal Knowledge Management (PKM) system can boost your metacognition. Improve your learning, focus, and problem-solving skills today!

Think Smarter, Not Harder How PKM Enhances Your Metacognition Read More »

Humanity reflected by AI like a refection in a mirror. Image was generated by AI

AI: A Mirror Reflecting Human Bias in Society

Artificial Intelligence / Sean Barnes / Artificial Intelligence / 18/08/2025

Can AI help us see our own prejudices? This blog post examines how AI acts as a mirror, reflecting societal biases we may not even realise we have. Discover the root of the problem and potential solutions.

AI: A Mirror Reflecting Human Bias in Society Read More »

Having a chat with my Zettelkasten via the Obsidian co-pilot AI community plugin.

Obsidian co-pilot paid plan my experiences so far

Application discussion / Sean Barnes / Artificial Intelligence, Knowledge management, Obsidian / 11/08/2025

I share my personal experiences with Obsidian Co-pilot’s paid plan, exploring its impact on my PKM, content creation, and overall workflow. Discover if the subscription is a worthwhile investment for your Obsidian setup

Obsidian co-pilot paid plan my experiences so far Read More »

A screenshot of my content schedule in Obsidian displayed as a Kanban board.

My Productivity and Knowledge Management system 2025

Productivity system / Sean Barnes / Knowledge management, Obsidian, Obsidian Co-pilot, productivity tools / 04/08/2025

My personal productivity and knowledge management system for 2025. Discover how I use Obsidian, manage information flow, and leverage AI to enhance my workflow.

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