[readerbaza]

I've used xournalapp++ recently mostly to sketch diagrams as I would on paper. I don't see it as a real note taking, just paper replacement.

That said what you said is absolutely true and in my projects idea folder I called this "Inner knowing". The main problem is that note taking apps are marketed as a replacement for human memory ("brain dump", "second brain", etc). Hence they create a dependency on them as they decrease the ability to remember. When infact what we need is the opposite. Also I believe it should be an OS/DE feature thightly integrated with file management/search.

Yes, i've tried obsidian, it somewhat works but it's always an electron nonsense.

[kurupt213]

For me, the Initial notes are handwritten (in notability or onenote on the iPad). I also always have field notes and a pen in reach.

I definitely think the physical action of writing in response to stimulus is critical to initial comprehension and memory.

My new note rewriting workflow is in obsidian. I’m really liking the way it comes together with the links and tags. I’m basically building a personal wiki highly relevant to me. And the final notes are way more accessible.