📦 Build Your Own Analog Zettelkasten (Antinet)

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[johnm]

No, but seriously, yours is the best and clearest video on how to create an actual zettelkasten (or antinet). As much as I love Scott Scheper's videos, and what he has done to bring us the purest form of zettelkasten yet, I wish he would condense much of the practicality to one shorter video, as you have done here. Thank you so much for this. I have your video saved to my playlist.

[JohnFisk-OHS-]

Gotta say, I love this kid's way of thinking. When I was in my 20's I was absolutely dirt poor. Worked on a farm and, after I'd paid for room and board, I had $10 per week left over. Him saying that it's totally OK to make a box out of an old cardboard container and a bunch of duct tape -- totally got me on that one.

Huge kudos mi amigo!
J

[cristinehawatmeh]

I came back to let you know, I found your video on March 1st 2025 and I started my Slip Box. I created the cards according to your instruction and put the first 3 bib cards in it for the book How to take smart notes by Sonke Arens. My first contact with ZK was Jan 10th 2025, I've been watching videos ever since but your video was hands on action. Please do more and keep showing us your workflow. I'd love to see you write more permanent notes and showing how you decide where to stash them, and how to find cards when you want to write something.

[giselebenedicto]

Hi there! My name is Gisele, I'm 39 years old and I'm from Brazil. I am currently finishing my master's degree in Engineering and Innovation. I'm also starting an MBA in Renewable Energies and working on three different projects, which means my life is a mess when it comes to organizing notes.

I've been searching for a practical tutorial on the Zettelkasten method, and I've scoured YouTube for a useful tutorial. I've watched several videos with beautiful visuals and aesthetics, but with zero helpful content. I clicked on your video without any hope or expectation, and to my surprise, it was the best, most productive, and interesting video on the subject. I'm here to thank you for your sensitivity in producing useful content for those seeking information on how to establish the Zettelkasten method in an analog way.

[ceafva]

Yours is the best. I think it's because you aren't trying to sell us something and/or you didn't create a video when you're still trying to figure out your method. Thank you! It's simple, straight talk.

[iKicker]

I guess its a lost art, but this is how we learned to write papers pre-internet when I was a kid. I'm glad you are rediscovering this and finding it useful in a world with information overload. Your generation has only ever had Google. Google was like a new thing when I was in middle or high school.

[bertiedoug]

This is, without doubt, the best introduction to Zettelkasten. I’ve watched lots of other videos. They have given me the strong impression that this will be very helpful, but always left me with “holes” in my understanding. Your video has shown the process wth a clear sequence and clear examples. Many thanks.

[galexis]

I LOVE THIS YOUNG MAN who in less that 2 minutes esplained in "THE" most simplest way to start in my sticky note idea madness what I have just been researching for the past 30 minutes. Short on time and in no way wanting to read the "bible" on the subject..I was smiling from ear to ear to see that there was a way to organize my sticky note idea madness. YOU HAD ME AT THE CLIFF BAR BOX - SAVAGE and so GURILLA !! THANK YOU!! I am a FAN!!

[DonPedicini]

You hands down have made something I could not get for awhile to understanding it inn15 minutes!!! Thank you!!!

[AntiNovelist]

The clif bar box massacre was LITERALLY the best part of my day! I don't know how I missed this video before -- but Well done Nicolas!! I laughed, I nodded, I took a few notes on creating valuable breadcrumb trails for your subscribers and last (but not least), I subscribed. I cant WAIT to see where you go!!! I am so grateful to be along on your journey!

[Ahmed]

Thank you so much Nicolas! This is the clearest explanation of antinet.

[tomorrowkiddo]

I've watched almost all of the recent YouTubes on Zettelkasten's and yours is by far the easiest to digest. One thing I note that might help is the bib notes are just references to the pages and then the actual 'dedicated note' for whatever sparked interest needs to be either a direct quote that you wanted to use and why, or, it sparked an original idea of your own that is in your own words, and ideally most dedicated notes are just your own words and thoughts. The purpose is to generate new writing of your own so all of the zettels are leading you towards having material that you can then organise into a novel piece of writing, in whatever format or genre that suits your zettels and what you want to say. Definitely subscribing because I'm keen to see what you do.

[beckyn]

Ok I’m back. And yours was the first video I had watched. Now I have watched literally 50 or more videos on this topic and your is definitely the BEST. Very simple, very clear and to the point. Great demo-ing. I am reading Scott’s book and your video helps me put it all together. BEST Antinet video out there, by far! Thanks you!

[PJames-fhgj]

One of the better explanations of the method, close to as Luhmann used it himself. While I love using newer technology, there's something off about transforming this into a computer note-taking system, like how others peddle Obsidian (I love Obsidian, though). One of the advantages of a purely analog method, I believe, lies in the fact you still have to actually write the notes and physically find your way in your slip box. This helps you form a better mental picture of how your thoughts connect.

[Enhancedlies]

I just want you to know how brilliantly done this video is! Exceptionally easy to follow along but not dumbed down, i got all the info i could possibly need about Zettlekasten. 10/10 i have saved this for future reference (in my digital zettlekasten) Love from the UK!

[welm]

This is the only video that make me understand

[DequanHarrison]

Your video is literally the simplest and easiest to understand on YouTube. Hands down!!! 👏

[elkewollenberg]

Could you please reduce the volume of the music, it is so hard to tune it out and concentrate on your voice.

[MissKay-vl]

The first 5 seconds of your video I could tell you are highly intelligent. Compared to many others explaining this system on Youtube, you actually understand what your audience needs and wants.

This video was the best on creating a zettlkasten, straight to the point. Thank you!

[yk-dbot]

This finally made me understand the zettelkasten method. Thank you so much❤️ a lot of people talk about how it is great without showing how you can really utilize it. Great video