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One strange benefit I have found for note taking on paper has nothing to do with technology or memory or privacy.

I have noticed that when I am discussing a project or issue with someone and I take notes about what they are saying, they feel notably more confident and happy with me, going so far as to report to my superiors how they appreciate that I'm doing it.

While I may or may not ever refer back to the notes I take, it clearly imbues the benefit of making the other party feel important. That's very useful to me.

We only get push-back on having laptops up during meetings; there seems to be a perception that it is distracting to the meeting. However, there are times when taking typed notes is superior to hand-writing (and vice-versa), researchers suspect. [0]

[0] http://www.fastcompany.com/3044907/work-smart/how-typing-is-...