“Normal linear note taking and writing will put you into a semi-hypnotic trance, while mind mapping will greatly enhance your left and right brain cognitive skills.”

—  Tony Buzan

The Mind Map Book, Buzan and Buzan (1991)

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British psychologist 1942–2019

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