[ekTHEN]

I made the observation that hand-writing extremely helps me to solve problems (especially programming and math related). In some way it removes mental barriers / distractions I have when using digital tools (how do i want to organise this? can i link something here?). I can just dump every thought on paper and work way more creatively. In most cases the notes are dumped in the bin afterwards (one couln't uderstand them when reading them without context).

In meetings I also really enjoy to outline some points / a little agenda for myself. This way i don't forget to address "my" topics or can wait for a better moment.

In a way pen and paper are a tool for me to organize my thoughts in a more structured way. And it seems to be more socially accepted to take hand-written notes while talking to someone rather than typing away on a notebook.

[gorgoiler]

I have no scientific reasoning for this, but perhaps something is triggered inside ourselves when we look down at our hands?

Coding on a screen is different. The code is highlighted, annotated and executed and the screen is part of the tool.

With writing, it’s just me and the notepad. Is it different, I wonder, and also would I code better (or just differently) if I wrote on a tablet with an electronic pen?

[Jorengarenar]

> I have no scientific reasoning for this, but perhaps something is triggered inside ourselves when we look down at our hands?

Like school trauma?

[obscurette]

I have the same experience. You don't have to have any diagnose (ADHD etc) to struggle with cognitive load. Every little thing you can eliminate from process, actually helps.