[Terretta]

> tools for thoughts

Given his dedication to the concept through decades, arguably iPad — together with apps for it like LiquidText[1] — embodies Job’s “bicycle for the mind”.

1. https://www.liquidtext.net/

Speaking of, not just for iPad, and with emphasis on “tool”, Obsidian[2] is emerging as a remarkable tool for thoughts.

2. https://obsidian.md/

One key to popularity seems to be the plugin ecosystem which ratchets up a swiss army knife aspect of tool, suggesting its macro power may be any number of “scratches exactly that itch” micro tools for thought.

While other tools are more extensible or easier to use, this one pulled the plugin ecosystem into first class citizen status very early, with browser and manager built in. This let the “public” not just ride, but contribute early and often, cementing investment.