- [[transfer knowledge through time]], [[your second brain]], [[how to take notes]], [[how to read and take notes]] - [[features of permanent notes|features of permanent notes]] # Idea Permanent notes are **evergreen** and **atomic**. They are pioneered by [[Niklas Luhmann]]. The term evergreen notes is coined by [[Andy Matuschak]] and they have specific [[features of permanent notes|features]] and [[benefits of evergreen notes|benefits]]. They are [[anti-fragile]]. They are the building blocks of original knowledge. Because they are [[modularity|modular]], they are reusable, so they allow us to [[different ways to link notes|link notes in different ways]]. They allow us to [[make notes instead of take notes]]. They are "thing-based" notes—notes that focus on things you want to talk about. They are the basis of [[course - linking your thinking|linking your thinking]], [[zettelkasten method]], and [[progressive ideation]]. Creating permanent notes is similar to [[code refactoring]] in computer programming. # References - https://forum.linkingyourthinking.com/t/2b-2-understanding-evergreen-notes/221 - https://forum.linkingyourthinking.com/t/2b-3-evergreen-notes-are-clear-things-or-clear-opinions/222