Evergreen notes

Abstract

Evergreen notes are a system of writing and organization designed for the long-term evolution and accumulation of knowledge across different projects. This approach shifts the focus from simple note-taking to a method for developing insights, positing that the practice is a fundamental unit of knowledge work. The methodology rests on several key principles: notes should be atomic, containing a single core idea; they should be concept-oriented rather than tied to a specific source; and they should be densely linked to create an associative web of ideas. This preference for associative ontologies over hierarchical taxonomies, combined with the practice of writing for oneself by default, fosters a robust personal knowledge base. The concept is significantly indebted to the Zettelkasten method developed by Niklas Luhmann. – AI-generated abstract.