Problem :
Knowledge doesn't age uniformly. Some atoms are eternal (biology basics,
durable frameworks). Others decay fast (platform-specific tactics,
time-bound market conditions, current events). There's no way to tell
Atomic "this atom is only valid until X date" and have the app do
anything with that information.
Example use case :
In fast-moving domains (performance marketing platform tactics, crypto
market conditions, current health research), I capture content that's
valid for a quarter or less. Today I tag these atoms with
valid-until/2026-06-22 as a convention, but:
- The app doesn't surface atoms whose expiry has passed
- I can't filter "show me all expired atoms"
- Nothing reminds me to review and refresh or archive
So my chat confidently cites a 2023 platform tactic as current
advice in 2026.
Proposal
Add an optional valid_until field on atoms (date, or auto-parsed from
a valid-until/YYYY-MM-DD tag for backward compat). Then:
- An "Expiring soon / expired" view in the sidebar (atoms past
valid_until, or within N days of it)
- A filter on search/chat scope:
valid_until:not-expired
- Optional: include expired atoms in the daily briefing as a
"needs review" section
Problem :
Knowledge doesn't age uniformly. Some atoms are eternal (biology basics,
durable frameworks). Others decay fast (platform-specific tactics,
time-bound market conditions, current events). There's no way to tell
Atomic "this atom is only valid until X date" and have the app do
anything with that information.
Example use case :
In fast-moving domains (performance marketing platform tactics, crypto
market conditions, current health research), I capture content that's
valid for a quarter or less. Today I tag these atoms with
valid-until/2026-06-22as a convention, but:So my chat confidently cites a 2023 platform tactic as current
advice in 2026.
Proposal
Add an optional
valid_untilfield on atoms (date, or auto-parsed froma
valid-until/YYYY-MM-DDtag for backward compat). Then:valid_until, or within N days of it)
valid_until:not-expired"needs review" section