Book · 2015 · Language Arts & Disciplines
How to Write a Thesis
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So Alberto Ekko, he wrote a book called How to Write a Thesis. Uh and he has something called the pick one volcano principle.
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I read that, was it Alberto Echo book at one point about how to write a thesis and he's got the card catalog system. Yeah. Some people use like Evernote.
Marc Andreessen How I Write · Oct 2023 Why people recommend it
How to Write a Thesis by Umberto Eco is a classic guide providing practical instructions and systematic methods for conducting academic research and composing scholarly papers. The book was referenced by two different guests on the How I Write podcast. Michael Dean mentioned Eco's work in April 2025 to illustrate the pick-one-volcano principle, explaining how writers must narrow their scope significantly. Earlier, in October 2023, Marc Andreessen brought up the book while discussing how professional thinkers and writers manage their notes, specifically highlighting Eco's traditional card catalog system as a precursor to modern digital tools like Evernote. Both guests utilized Eco's timeless advice to illuminate contemporary discussions around productivity, organization, and the structural mechanics of writing. These conversations highlighted the enduring relevance of Eco's academic wisdom for modern creators, researchers, and technologists seeking effective frameworks to organize complex thoughts, manage vast amounts of information, and successfully complete large writing projects without becoming overwhelmed by the sheer scope of their chosen subjects.
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Marc Andreessen I read that, was it Alberto Echo book at one point about how to write a thesis and he's got the card catalo… 1
“I read that, was it Alberto Echo book at one point about how to write a thesis and he's got the card catalog system. Yeah. Some people use like Evernote.”
Michael Dean So Alberto Ekko, he wrote a book called How to Write a Thesis. Uh and he has something called the pick one… 1
“So Alberto Ekko, he wrote a book called How to Write a Thesis. Uh and he has something called the pick one volcano principle.”
