Repurposing the tools of self mastery towards the ends of maximizing "productivity". There is an intense pressure to "produce" in capitalist culture because that production is the life blood of capitalism. Because of this- proponents of "productivity" rarely question if maximizing output is actually a worthwhile goal.
Many find great benefits in this pursuit- but this seems to be that being a whole and integrated person who is healed from trauma responses allows someone to be more productive. And so the healing of self comes not as the goal itself but as a step towards maximizing output
unhealthy. possibly dangerous.
However these tools can be used for diverse purposes and should not be ignored. The The Slipbox note taking methodThe Slipbox note taking method
The zettlekasten (slip box) is a method of note taking designed by Niklas Luhman in the 1950s and 60s. While his system was done by hand on index cards using a linking system to connect cards t... for example is a brilliant tool for engaging with knowledge, and borders on MagicMagic
What is Magic
A taxonomy of Magical Techniques
The central operation of Magic is the alignment of the magician with their true will
Magic is still necessary]... as it becomes its own intelligence – The Zettelkasten is a magical objectThe Zettelkasten is a magical object
The Slipbox note taking method, or Zettelkasten method, is designed to create a sort of automated conversation partner. Luhman was very explicit in this use of the slip box as a sort of automat....
todo: note this may have connections with obsession with personal mastery – see: Catharsis is not healingCatharsis is not healing
Catharsis is not healing- it simply clears the way for healing to begin
There is a contemporary zeitgeist around "healing" that seems focused on intense spiritual catharsis. I think that is what i... – desire to be "fixed" and move on