Linnaeus's Note-Taking: The Organizational Genius Behind Taxonomic Revolution

This article explores the contributions of 18th-century naturalist Carl Linnaeus, highlighting not only his creation of binomial nomenclature but also his revolutionary note-taking system. Linnaeus amassed over 13,000 plant specimens, innovatively using an expandable card system instead of bound books for organization, enabling efficient and flexible categorization. He even added blank pages to books for immediate recording of new discoveries, influencing subsequent reading and research methods. Linnaeus's success stems from both his scientific talent and his unique organizational and recording practices, offering valuable lessons for us today.