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Tana Tips 24: Putting Things into Practice
Hey Reader,
this week I'm starting a new project that I'd like to take you on with me:
Over the next couple of weeks I'll research a topic I know nothing about to show how a tool like Tana can help with doing research for and then writing reports, essays, papers, and so on.
The topic that I'm going to research and write about:
Global Supply Chain Risks for the 3D Printing Industry
I know nothing about this topic, except that 3D printing is cool and that supply chains are important.
Why am I picking a topic I know nothing about instead of something else that I already have expertise in?
Two reasons:
1) I think this represents a "worst case" scenario for a tool like Tana. If a complete novice in a topic can use a tool like Tana to make quick progress, an expert is going to get even more out of using the tool.
2) I think it's more fun for you, as a reader, to follow along. I won't be someone who lectures about super intricate details, but I'll know just as much as you and we'll learn together. Much more fun.
Along the way I'll record quick videos that I'll post on X (formerly known as Twitter 🙄), and append to this thread:
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You'll of course get the roll-up in your inbox through this newsletter!
At then end I'm planning to edit a full length video that shows off the full process.
I think this is going to be a really fun project, the first clip is here!​
I hope you'll enjoy this series and thank you for reading/watching – talk to you soon!
Warmly,
Lukas / CortexFutura
PS: Needless to say, I'll be of course using the supertags and AI commands that are part of my fully-done-for-you Second Brain template Tanarian Brain. Check it out here!
CortexFutura
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