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Brainstorming tools
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Posted by Lucas
Dec 8, 2021 at 10:14 PM
Brainstorming can of course mean different things to different people, and different software approaches also work for different people.
I have not explored the area of software that directly ask questions or stimulates new ideas, but I have spent a lot of time exploring software to write down and structure the ideas in my head. My current favorite for that task is Flying Logic.
What sets Flying Logic apart for brainstorming is the automatic visual reshuffling. I set the Layout direction to “inner to outer” and then I start writing down and connecting ideas. With every new idea, the whole map magically rearranges itself. And it lends itself to free concept-mapping (not limited to top-down mind-mapping). And you can export to OPML.
It’s not frictionless, has a bit of a learning curve, and it could be further improved, but for me it is the most pleasant format to bring clarity to ideas that are bouncing around in my mind.
(A bit expensive but worth it.)
In the same vein, CMapTools is also great and has some unique features, but I find it less pleasant.