Yoo, C. (2020, December 14). Intro to digital gardening: A quietly radical way of thinking and writing online. Substack. https://cyoo.substack.com/p/intro-to-digital-gardening-a-quietly
5 reasons to start a digital garden
- It helps you reclaim your attention from social media
- It helps you remember what you consume
- It helps you form your opinions in public
- It helps you think non-linearly and non-chronologically
- It helps you recycle and combine ideas
How to create your own
073126 I’ve been using Obsidian for a few months now as almost like a diary. Looking back, I’ve been severely underutilizing it. Still to this day, I feel like I’m truly not unlocking its potential. I think the biggest obstacle for is the amount of customization. It’s so overwhelming, especially for someone who is used to writing in journals and straightforward blog formats. I’m excited to use it a digital garden and personal wiki though.
073126 I love the idea of publishing this digital garden online. It feels like those who get it will truly get it. It also reminds me of what the internet felt like when I was a teenager. Like I can fully own a space on the internet that’s not beholden to an algorithm or trends. It’s something I can quietly build and cultivate over time. And the practice of tending to said digital garden will more beneficial in the long run than any marketing goal post.