Principlev1
Apply progressive summarization layers (bold → highlight →
Apply progressive summarization layers (bold → highlight → summary → remix) incrementally as you revisit notes for real purposes, rather than processing all notes uniformly upfront, to allocate processing effort by demonstrated relevance instead of speculative importance.
Why This Is a Principle
Derives from Encoding Depth Determines Retention (deeper processing improves retention) and Knowledge that exists only in tacit form degrades without (tacit knowledge degrades). The principle prescribes just-in-time processing that delays cognitive investment until a note proves its value through use—a resource allocation strategy, not a foundational fact.