Zettelkasten and Evergreen MOC purpose → component → specific
Why should an atomic note answer one question?
A permanent note should be as small as possible. If it answers two questions, then it should be divided into two notes. Notes need to be atomic because all external context is lost
Questions help to analyse if a note is really atomic, and if our writing is clear and specific enough. These are more likely to be how, and why questions, then what and who. A ZK is not wikipedia!
Possible questions (variations on the same tune):
- Look backwards, this note, what is it about, specifically? One question should cover the entirety of the note.
- Look forwards, when linking the note to other notes. What is missing, what are the implications?
Also: Questions help us to actively search instead of passively receive (information)
Literature notes
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