Simplicity Wins: Files.md Charts a Different Path in Knowledge Management

Files.md represents a growing countermovement against feature-bloated note-taking apps, challenging the assumption that more tools equal better thinking. By prioritizing simplicity and plain markdown files, it addresses user frustration with overcomplicated PKM systems like Obsidian. This minimalist approach reflects a broader shift toward intentional tool design, where constraints foster deeper cognition rather than the illusion of productivity.