Principlev1
Increase the marginal value of each new piece of knowledge
Increase the marginal value of each new piece of knowledge by connecting it to existing knowledge, as connected information compounds quadratically while isolated information accumulates linearly.
Why This Is a Principle
This derives from Hierarchical Chunking Expands Capacity (chunking expands working memory through hierarchical organization) and Encoding Depth Determines Retention (elaborative processing determines retention). The principle states that connection creates compounding value—10 connected notes have 45 possible connections vs. 10 units of value for isolated notes. It's prescriptive (connect new knowledge), actionable (changes how you process information), and grounded in the cognitive architecture of hierarchical organization and elaborative encoding.