Principlev1

Question each workspace object with 'did I use this for my

Question each workspace object with 'did I use this for my current function in my last three work sessions?' rather than 'could this be useful?' to overcome endowment effect.

Why This Is a Principle

Directly derives from loss aversion (Losses loom larger than equivalent gains in human) and default bias (People disproportionately stick with default options even). The principle prescribes a specific protocol to bypass cognitive biases that systematically prevent effective removal decisions.

Source Lessons

L-0926

Remove what does not serve the current function

Everything in your workspace that is not helping is hurting by creating distraction.

Connections

Derived From (2)

AxiomLosses loom larger than equivalent gains in human AxiomPeople disproportionately stick with default options even

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