title: alternatives to conda install for quick experimenting?
body: <p>Yesterday, I wanted to work through a tutorial that uses <code>metaknowledge</code>.  (Python 3 under Anaconda; Win 10.)</p>
  
  <p>So, <code>conda install -c conda-forge metaknowledge</code> into an almost fresh env and, a day later, I am 22% of my way through examining conflicts.</p>
  
  <p>Is there a smarter way to proceed?</p>
  
  <ol>
  <li>how much faster would this be if I <code>conda create</code> every time I wanted to play with a new package?</li>
  <li><code>miniconda</code>?</li>
  <li><code>mamba</code>?</li>
  </ol>