Principlev1

Converge multiple capture channels into a single review

Converge multiple capture channels into a single review inbox during scheduled consolidation sessions, because distributed capture without convergence creates unreviewed graveyards rather than usable knowledge.

Why This Is a Principle

Grounded in Open-Loop Cognitive Cost (Zeigarnik) (unresolved commitments consume working memory), Exponential Information Decay (decay without rehearsal), and Extended Cognition Thesis (distributed cognition requires functional integration). This principle addresses the failure mode of multi-channel capture: divergence without convergence. Derived from Allen's GTD consolidation requirement and Forte's CODE method.

Source Lessons

L-0018

Multiple capture channels prevent loss

Having more than one way to capture thoughts reduces the chance of losing important ones. A single capture tool creates a single point of failure in your thinking infrastructure.

Connections

Derived From (3)

AxiomExponential Information Decay AxiomOpen-Loop Cognitive Cost (Zeigarnik)AxiomExtended Cognition Thesis

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