Principlev1
Consolidate functions into existing tools at 80%
Consolidate functions into existing tools at 80% effectiveness rather than adding specialized tools at 100% effectiveness when the switching cost exceeds the capability gap.
Why This Is a Principle
Derives from Directed Attention as Depletable Resource (cognitive resource depletion), Hick's Law of Choice Time (decision time with more options), Task-switching generates attention residue that persists (attention residue from switching), and Task switching between different types of cognitive work (switching costs). This is a derived trade-off principle—sacrificing marginal capability to reduce extraneous cognitive load.