Whether it is a meeting, a book or web page I am reading, or a thought I am thinking, I take notes by hand and transpose them into my note collection. 

Why don't I simply copy and paste from the internet or my Kindle? 

I make an effort because;

1. I want to study, and I want to understand. 

2. I don't want to passively accept what someone else says. 

3. I want to ask questions and learn how to do it. 

And the only way I can achieve that is by being active in my learning.

1. Taking notes by hand gives the space to think and become aware.

2. Space enables argument and dialogue.

3. It allows me to grow my skill to meet the challenge and enter a flow state.

You cannot simply copy and paste in Roam, Obsidian, Tinderbox, Logseq, Apple Notes, or Evernote. You must personalise the concept. 

You have to make the idea your own.