Computers get faster and faster, but we’re stuck with our old ways of files & folders for managing information. As we aggregate and collect data from hundreds or thousands of sources, it just becomes a giant unorganized pile for most of us. Tools like OneNote or EverNote help, but what we truly need is a more visual approach that better utilizes the powers of the computer. Eric Blue takes a look as 15 different tools that attempt to do just that.
Many tools exist that offer the ability to discover, save, organize, search, and retrieve information. However, I’ve noticed a trend in recent years, and some newer applications are focusing more on the visual representation and relationship of knowledge. I believe this is in part due to the wider adoption of mind mapping (and concept mapping), and leveraging concepts and advances in the semantic web community.
via Eric Blue’s Blog » Blog Archive » 15 Effective Tools for Visual Knowledge Management.
