# My Digital Garden Welcome to my digital garden, a constantly evolving collection of my notes, thoughts, and ideas on topics ranging from [[personal knowledge management]] and productivity to technology and politics. I aim to share my learning journey and connect with others who share similar interests. Visit my website for more: [rafaelalvesitm.com](https://rafaelalvesitm.com/). ![[Rafael's Image.png|400]] ## About Me I'm Rafael Gomes Alves, a 31-year-old PhD candidate in Electrical Engineering. I also teach Computer Science at [Centro Universitário FEI](https://portal.fei.edu.br/) in Brazil. My resume is available on my website called [Rafael Alves ITM](https://www.rafaelalvesitm.com/). ## Contact Got any questions, thoughts or feedback to share? Feel free to contact me using the [contact form on my website](https://www.rafaelalvesitm.com/contact) or using my [work e-mail](mailto:[email protected]). ## How to Support Me I create content because I'm passionate about sharing knowledge and ideas freely. My goal is to provide valuable resources without paywalls or advertisements. If you appreciate my work and want to support me, one way you could do so is by gifting me a book from [my Amazon Wishlist](https://www.amazon.com.br/hz/wishlist/ls/32VC384YGKIAC?ref_=wl_share). If possible, please choose the e-book version, as I have limited space for physical books where I'm currently living. # About This Digital Garden This digital garden, built with [Obsidian](https://obsidian.md/) and published using [Obsidian Publish](https://obsidian.md/publish), marks my return to public sharing after a period of private development. I hope you find these notes useful ## Navigating the Garden Explore the garden using the left sidebar for tagged notes and the graph view to visualize connections between ideas. The [[Maps of Content]] ([[Maps of Content|MOCs]]) below offer curated entry points into key topic areas. ## [[My Blog]] My personal blog is housed within this Digital Garden, accessible via the `04 - Blog posts` folder in the left panel. It's a space where I explore my current thoughts and reflections, drawing upon the content I consume and the notes I compile within this Digital Garden. I'm confident you'll find valuable insights and inspiration within its posts. Take a look for a more structured view of my thinking. ### [[Maps of Content]] The idea behind [[Maps of Content]] in a [[Personal Knowledge Management]] is to create a higher-level overview and organization of your notes, connecting related ideas and providing multiple entry points into your knowledge base. They act as a hub or index, allowing you to navigate your interconnected notes more effectively. Here are the ones that I use in this vault: - **[[Education MOC]]** - A structured collection of insights, methods, and resources on learning theories, teaching strategies, educational tools, educational politics and actions, etc. - **[[Finance MOC]]** - A guide to financial literacy, covering budgeting, investing, saving, and economic principles. - **[[Minimalism MOC]]** - An exploration of simplifying life, focusing on decluttering, intentional living, essentialism and minimalism, etc. - **[[Personal Knowledge Management MOC]]** - A framework for organizing, processing, and retrieving personal and professional knowledge efficiently. - **[[Politics MOC]]** - A curated overview of political systems, ideologies, policies, and current affairs. - **[[Programming MOC]]** - A comprehensive index of programming languages, paradigms, best practices, and development tools. - **[[Science MOC]]** - A map of scientific disciplines, key concepts, breakthroughs, and methodologies. - **[[Technology MOC]]** - A collection of advancements, trends, and discussions on emerging and established technologies. - **[[Productivity MOC]]** - It encompasses not only theoretical concepts but also practical tools and techniques I employ to enhance my personal effectiveness. Start exploring the garden by clicking on a topic that interests you. I welcome your feedback and thoughts. # What I Have Been Doing? - I am reading [[The Daily Stoic]] and [[The Anxious Generation]]. - I am playing [[Monster Hunter Worlds]] and [[Satisfactory]]. - I am watching the series [[Castaway diva]]. - I am organizing my [[Zotero]] library since my Ph.D is at the final stages.