Pattern
Thinking, reflection, and meaning-making can begin away from networked systems designed to pull attention elsewhere.
Practice
Keep paper close to the center of reflection and deliberate thought. Bring technology in when it adds a clear capability.
Start small
Write today's reflection in your paper journal.
Watch out
Keep the paper practice simple enough to create clarity and remain useful.
Groundwork for
Concepts
- Paper First Life
- Paper remains primary for thought and reflection; technology enters second and deliberately.
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