Your Thoughts in a Graph: Structured Notetaking with Obsidian

This conference talk from FSCK 2025 introduces Obsidian as a powerful Markdown note-taking editor that helps solve the common problem of creating and retrieving important information. Learn how to extend your brain's capabilities by structuring thoughts in a graph rather than traditional file hierarchies. Discover how Obsidian stores notes in non-proprietary formats directly on your local drive, making it easier to answer questions like "Where did I encounter this problem before?" and "What was the solution?" The 21-minute presentation by Leon Amtmann demonstrates how proper note-taking tools can make the effort of documentation worthwhile, functioning as a true extension of your thinking process. 🧠