I think learning with a network aligns with how our brain works better than learning linearly. In this sense, zettelkasten is a superior system than Anki, but I do come to realize that a network is harder to maintain as it's missing a clear starting point. Also I find it harder to recall, especially compared with linear stories.
Another constant problem with any spaced repetition system is that you learn by repeating word by word, but essentially we memorize by adding more edges to the node of knowledge, just like how you know a person better if you add more tag to them: my son's friend/ our neighbor/ the boy who owns the white dog, etc. I'm pretty optimistic about this problem being solved by the next gen SRS: using AI to come up with different frames/description of the same knowledge.
If it's prerequisite relationship, you need to make sure that when A points to B, and B points to C, C doesn't point to A. Otherwise you're creating a loop.
I always find it hard to have a quick start in a new area of learning, not only because of not knowing where to start, but also because of not being aware of how much waits ahead of me in this journey. Search courses on MOOC platforms doesn't help because I have no control over my learning experience apart from following a 1-for-all syllabus. I wanted to build a tool where I can manage my mastery of knowledge and access only to the content that's related to my current level and my personal learning goal.
With WarmMachine, concepts are visualized in a map according to their prerequisite relationship, while online course and book resources are dissected into bite-sized snippets about each concept. This makes online learning a streamlined process of truly mastering more and more advanced knowledge, instead of a series of trial & error and struggles with course completion.
