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Physical distance exponentially reduces communication

Physical distance exponentially reduces communication frequency

Why This Is an Axiom

This is the Allen Curve—a well-documented empirical finding about how physical proximity affects communication patterns. It is a foundational claim about human communication behavior that cannot be derived from other axioms.

Source Lessons

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Information flow within teams

The right information reaching the right people at the right time is a design problem, not an accident. Information flow is the circulatory system of team cognition — when it is blocked, restricted, or misdirected, the team's cognitive capacity degrades regardless of individual talent.

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