Notes that can never be atomic

This article critiques the concept of atomic notes, a core principle in many note-taking systems like Zettelkasten. It argues that demanding atomicity for all notes makes the system impractical, as meeting notes, project plans, and other complex documents inherently contain multiple ideas. The author references Sönke Ahrens' description of Zettelkasten, noting that permanent atomic notes are the output of a pipeline, not the only format. Fleeting and source-bound notes serve different life cycles and should be stored in separate folders. The article offers a nuanced perspective on note-taking organization for knowledge workers, relevant to IT professionals managing technical documentation and project notes.