The Knowledge Funnel · Feb 2026
CODE Method
! Information is not knowledge until you process it @ Tiago Forte
The CODE method transforms raw information into actionable knowledge. Each phase reduces cognitive load and increases value. CLN operators map directly to these steps, making the process repeatable.
01/Capture: Keep What Resonates Filter
* Quick Capture: Ideas, quotes, and observations.
? Questions: Paradoxes or gaps that arise during consumption.
| Links: Source materials for later review.
! Risk: Capturing everything is equivalent to capturing nothing.
02/Organize: Save for Action

Move captured items into the PARA structure using CLN hierarchy:

= PROJECTS: Active efforts with a deadline.
@ AREAS: Long-term responsibilities.
03/Distill: Find the Essence
* Raw Notes & Quotes
= Bold Key Sentences
+/- Pros & Cons
! High-Signal Insights
+ CLN Benefit: Operators act as a pre-attentive highlighting system. You find risks (!) or goals (=) in 2 seconds.
04Express: Share & Output
* CLN notes are modular. You can copy-paste blocks directly into emails, reports, or AI prompts.
* Active Recall: What is the final stage of CODE? || Express ||