diff --git a/PHILOSOPHY.md b/PHILOSOPHY.md
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+# Our Philosophy
+
+### 1. **Your Thoughts Are Ephemeral**
+A scratchpad shouldn't feel like a database. PaperCache is designed for the temporary, the messy, and the in-between. It spawns when you need it, vanishes when you're done, and respects the fleeting nature of brainstorming. We believe in tools that feel like an extension of your mind, not a filing cabinet.
+
+### 2. **Active > Passive**
+Most note-taking apps are passive: you write text, and it sits there. PaperCache is **active**. It evaluates your math in real-time, queries AI inline, links your notes automatically, and visualizes your knowledge graph. We believe your notes should *work for you*, not just store your words.
+
+### 3. **Zero Friction is Non-Negotiable**
+If a tool slows you down, you won't use it. That's why PaperCache:
+- Spawns exactly where your mouse cursor is
+- Uses **0% CPU when idle** (truly zero, not "low")
+- Hides markdown syntax when you aren't editing
+- Vanishes the moment you click away
+- Loads heavy dependencies (like `mathjs`) only when needed
+
+We believe performance is a feature, not an optimization.
+
+### 4. **Developers Think Differently**
+You don't just write prose; you write code, equations, and structured data. PaperCache is built for the developer brain:
+- Reactive variables (`/var x = 5`)
+- Inline AI with context injection (`/ctx`)
+- Implicit folder organization (`projects/PaperCache.md`)
+- Knowledge graph visualization
+
+We believe productivity tools should match how you *actually* think, not how a product manager thinks you should think.
+
+### 5. **Open Source is the Only Ethical Choice**
+Your personal workflow shouldn't be locked behind a paywall or a SaaS subscription. PaperCache is:
+- **100% free** (no "Pro" tier, no feature gating)
+- **Open source** (audit the code, contribute, fork it)
+- **Self-hosted** (your data never leaves your machine)
+- **Cross-platform** (macOS, Windows, Linux)
+
+We believe transparency and accessibility aren't features; they're responsibilities.
+
+### 6. **AI Should Be Invisible, Not Intrusive**
+Most apps bolt on a chatbot sidebar and call it "AI-powered." PaperCache integrates AI **inline**, where you're already working:
+- Type `/ai <prompt>` and get an answer right in your document
+- Use `/ctx <prompt>` to automatically include your entire note as context
+- Your API keys are encrypted with Electron's `safeStorage`
+
+We believe AI should augment your workflow, not interrupt it.
+
+### 7. **Opinionated Design is Kind**
+We don't try to be everything to everyone. PaperCache makes specific, intentional choices:
+- No complex plugin system (we ship what works)
+- No cloud sync (your data is yours)
+- No WYSIWYG editor (you get raw text speed with rendered readability)
+
+We believe saying "no" to feature creep is how you build tools that respect your users' time.
+
+### 8. **Engineering Rigor Matters, Even for "Simple" Apps**
+PaperCache is version `0.2.10`, but it has:
+- CI/CD pipelines with automated testing
+- Zustand state management with slice-subscriptions
+- Lazy-loaded heavy dependencies
+- Debounced reactive evaluations
+- Power throttling via `powerMonitor` API
+
+We believe "just a scratchpad" is no excuse for sloppy code. Every line is written with the same rigor as a production SaaS app.
+
+---
+
+### The Bottom Line
+**PaperCache exists because we refuse to compromise.** We refuse to accept that Electron apps must be bloated. We refuse to accept that scratchpads must be dumb. We refuse to accept that productivity tools must be expensive or closed-source.
+
+This is a tool built by a developer, for developers, with an obsession for performance, privacy, and polish. It's the scratchpad we always wanted but could never find—so we built it ourselves.
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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+++ b/README.md
@@ -5,6 +5,10 @@
   **A floating markdown scratchpad for developers and power users.**
 </div>
 
+> **PaperCache exists because we refuse to compromise.** We refuse to accept that Electron apps must be bloated. We refuse to accept that scratchpads must be dumb. We refuse to accept that productivity tools must be expensive or closed-source.
+>
+> This is a tool built by a developer, for developers, with an obsession for performance, privacy, and polish. It's the scratchpad we always wanted but could never find—so we built it ourselves. Read our [Core Philosophy](PHILOSOPHY.md).
+
 Summon it with a hotkey. Jot. Dismiss. It stays out of your way until you need it.
 
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diff --git a/src/components/Editor.tsx b/src/components/Editor.tsx
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@@ -79,6 +79,7 @@ export const Editor = forwardRef<EditorRef>((_props, ref) => {
   return (
     <div className="editor-container">
       <CodeMirror
+        key={activeNote.id}
         ref={editorRef}
         value={activeNote.content}
         onChange={handleEditorChange}