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Big update: the Traverse Open Mindmap is here! 🗺
The new open mindmap is now live!
This is the biggest new feature we’ve built since I first released Traverse, so I’m very excited to share it with you!
What is it?
A completely open mindmap!
Previously, the mindmap used to be a pretty limited tree structure.
However, knowledge is complex.
With the new mindmap, you have complete freedom over the structure of your knowledge. 100% visual - so you can create a beautiful mind.
The best way to get an idea of what this is all about, is to check out this example mindmap I’ve created:
| Check example mindmap! |
I’ll briefly list the features here for your benefit as well:
1. Infinite canvas with infinite hierarchy and infinite zoom
It’s as good as it sounds..
2. Visual links - create flows, diagrams and make new connections
Forget links and backlinks - with visual links you can see how stuff connects.
3. Image backgrounds
Place images on your mindmap, and then place nodes on top of that. It could be a human body, a world map, or a memory palace…
4. View your notes however you want
Each mindmap node has notes and flashcards just like before. You can now view them on the screen wherever you want - left side, right side, or center for focus.
Here is the link to the example mindmap again - I really recommend checking it out (ideally on desktop).
Have fun mapping!
Pro-tip to get started:
- create a new blank map
- name it “My mind”
- get your inspiration flowing..
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Hi! I'm Dominic Zijlstra, polyglot and edtech entrepreneur
I write about learning how to learn, cognitive science-based study methods and my experience learning 6 languages (from Portuguese to Mandarin Chinese)
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