While I can see the argument against taking notes, there is one thing that I know about myself. Writing notes long hand with a pen or pencil instead of taking notes typing with a computer is MUCH better. First, you write less down. I simply cannot write long hand as fast as type. Therefore, you distill down what you write. However, I think the most important reason to write notes longhand is the tactile memory of the writing helps me to remember more. While I was in law school most people used computers, I think writing my notes longhand, as messy as it was, served me well.
While I can see the argument against taking notes, there is one thing that I know about myself. Writing notes long hand with a pen or pencil instead of taking notes typing with a computer is MUCH better. First, you write less down. I simply cannot write long hand as fast as type. Therefore, you distill down what you write. However, I think the most important reason to write notes longhand is the tactile memory of the writing helps me to remember more. While I was in law school most people used computers, I think writing my notes longhand, as messy as it was, served me well.