Digital garden vs. blog

What is a digital garden?

It follows the metaphor of cultivating a real garden, where the ideas we nurture constantly grow and evolve. Content in a digital garden is non-linear. Instead of being organized chronologically, it is connected through ideas and links.

Texts in a digital garden are not always finished. They may exist in states such as “draft,” “growing,” or “mature.” There’s no obligation to publish only finished texts or ideas.

It is also a space for personal exploration, including ideas, reflections, connections, corrections, and experiments. It integrates naturally with the concept of PKM, thanks to its modular and evolving nature.

For the reader — whether you or me — it offers a living map of the author’s ideas, organized by themes and connections.

And what about a blog?

A blog follows the metaphor of a publication, such as a personal magazine or newspaper. Posts are usually linear and chronological, published in sequence.

Articles are typically definitive, published only when considered complete. Each piece follows the traditional writing process, with a clearly defined beginning, middle, and end.

The narrative focuses on the audience, aiming to make an impact on the reader. It is often optimized for search engines (SEO), sharing, and engagement.

To the reader, it provides complete and polished articles, designed for immediate consumption.

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