Knowledge Graphs
Connect schemas into navigable knowledge structures.
A knowledge graph connects everything you know
Individual atoms of knowledge become powerful when linked into a navigable structure.
Nodes and edges are the basic building blocks
Concepts are nodes and relationships are edges — together they form a graph.
Every note is a potential node
Your externalized thoughts are the raw material for a knowledge graph.
Links are first-class citizens
Relationships between ideas deserve as much attention as the ideas themselves.
Typed links carry more information than untyped links
A link labeled causes is more useful than a generic link labeled related.
Bidirectional awareness
When A links to B, B should know that A links to it — bidirectional linking reveals hidden patterns.
Graph density indicates knowledge depth
A densely connected area of your graph represents deep understanding.
Orphan nodes need connection or removal
An idea connected to nothing else is either missing links or not worth keeping.
Hub nodes are high-value concepts
Nodes with many connections are core concepts that deserve extra attention.
Bridge nodes connect different domains
Ideas that link separate areas of your knowledge graph are especially valuable.
Graph traversal is a thinking technique
Following connections through your knowledge graph generates new insights.
Shortest path reveals hidden connections
The shortest route between two seemingly unrelated ideas shows how they connect.
Clusters in your graph reveal your domains
Natural groupings in your knowledge graph show you what you know most about.
Gaps in your graph reveal what you need to learn
Areas where connections should exist but do not indicate knowledge gaps.
Your graph grows by accretion
Add new nodes and edges daily and the graph becomes increasingly powerful over time.
Graph maintenance is ongoing
Periodically review and clean your graph — remove dead links and add missing connections.
Graph visualization aids understanding
Seeing your knowledge graph visually reveals structures that lists and outlines hide.
The graph outlives any single organizing system
Filing systems come and go but a well-linked graph retains its value regardless of how you browse it.
Personal knowledge graphs and AI
A well-structured personal knowledge graph becomes an input that AI can leverage.
Building your graph is building your mind
Your externalized knowledge graph is a functional extension of your biological cognition.