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It depends on the topic. Math notation is a 2D horrible domain specific mess, and it's much faster to draw it in 2D than forcing it into a 1D symbol chain. (Bonus point for Greek letters or $\weird$ symbols.)
Why at all? If you want to record the lecture, use photo, video, audio recording.
I type notes into my "second brain"[1] when I want to be able to later refer to that information but not retain it in my head.
1. Currently, a Markdown file in Obsidian.
I disagree and am not sure what you mean by "efficient". I have never liked typing notes, be it in school or at work. Handwriting flows much better for me and I also find reading through notes, or just finding them, on paper easier. I still usually show up at meetings with only a notebook and a pen... (added bonus: no-one asks me to connect to Teams/whatnot because they have a problem)
It depends on the topic. Math notation is a 2D horrible domain specific mess, and it's much faster to draw it in 2D than forcing it into a 1D symbol chain. (Bonus point for Greek letters or $\weird$ symbols.)
I remember doing a page of notes involving nu, and then v got involved! I put little tails on the nus after that.