The Reelnote Blog

Deep dives into digital hoarding, the psychology of learning, and how to actually use the content you save.

NeuroscienceFeb 12, 2026

Brain Rot from TikTok? Here's How to Make Scrolling Productive

TikTok 'brain rot' is real. But what if you could turn mindless scrolling into actual learning? Here's the neuroscience behind it.

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PsychologyFeb 12, 2026

How to Stop Doom Scrolling and Actually Learn Something

Doom scrolling is destroying your attention span. Here's the science-backed method to break the cycle and make scrolling productive.

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ResearchFeb 11, 2026

Is TikTok Ruining Your Attention Span? (And How to Fix It)

Research shows TikTok is shrinking attention spans to 8 seconds. But you don't have to quit—here's how to use it productively.

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AI ToolsFeb 11, 2026

Best AI Study Tools in 2026: Google NotebookLM, ChatGPT & Reelnote

From Google's NotebookLM to ChatGPT, explore the AI tools transforming how we learn—and why Reelnote is essential for social media learning.

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PsychologyFeb 10, 2026

The Collector's Fallacy: Why Saving Isn't Learning

Saving a video gives you a dopamine hit that tricks your brain into thinking you've learned something. Here's why that's dangerous.

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ComparisonFeb 9, 2026

Reelnote vs. Notion: Why Notion Fails for Video

Notion is for everything. Reelnote is for video. Here's why you need both.

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ComparisonFeb 9, 2026

Reelnote vs. Pocket: Articles vs. Video

Pocket is for articles. Reelnote is for video. Here's why they complement each other perfectly.

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ProductivityFeb 8, 2026

How to Stop Digital Hoarding (The Science-Backed Way)

87% of saved videos are never watched again. Learn the proven framework to break the hoarding cycle and actually learn.

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ComparisonFeb 8, 2026

Reelnote vs. Instagram Saved Folder: Rescue Your Graveyard

Your Instagram Saved folder is where Reels go to die. Here's how Reelnote rescues them.

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ComparisonFeb 7, 2026

Reelnote vs. Readwise: Text Highlights vs. Video Actions

Readwise is for book highlights. Reelnote is for video action items. Different tools, different problems.

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ComparisonFeb 6, 2026

Reelnote vs. Obsidian: Mobile Video vs. Desktop Notes

Obsidian is for power users building knowledge graphs. Reelnote is for mobile-first video capture. Different philosophies.

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ComparisonFeb 6, 2026

Reelnote vs. Raindrop: Bookmarks vs. Processed Video

Raindrop is a beautiful bookmark manager. Reelnote is a video processing engine. Here's when to use each.

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NeuroscienceFeb 5, 2026

Why You Never Watch Your Saved Videos (And What to Do)

It's not laziness. Your brain is being hacked by dopamine loops. Here's the neuroscience behind the 'save-for-later' graveyard.

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