Folgezettel

refers to the method Luhmann use to number his notes, to give them a fixed address in his Zettelkasten for example: 11

• 11a
  • 11a1
  • 11a2
• 11b 12

https://medium.com/@ethomasv/the-folgezettel-conundrum-20b14dc986ec argues that in a digital ZK, it is not necessary and unnecessary fixes a note to a single hierachical

https://zettelkasten.de/posts/understanding-hierarchy-translating-folgezettel/ similarly argues that structure notes are a much better way to provide structure and are more flexible

https://www.seanlawson.net/2021/03/the-role-of-folgezettel-in-the-zettelkasten-method/ Luhmann’s ZK had high level subject areas which emerged over time application of legal outlining (Luhmann studied law) in note cards neutral stance, had a purpose for Luhmann but not used by others who used note cards

https://strengejacke.wordpress.com/2015/11/01/you-underestimate-the-power-of-the-dark-folgezettel/ “Links or references do not emphasize the relationship between notes” “Folgezettel, however, create specific relationships – adding manual links (references) to these relationships create relationship of relationships” “all notes in a note sequence are on the same level. There are no categories.”

https://improveism.com/digital-folgezettel/ about connecting trains of thought, does not mean hierachy allows one to easily move between trains of thought