Patternv1PT-006

Review-completes-capture pattern

the structural tendency for captured information that is never reviewed to remain effectively lost, because capture preserves raw material but only review converts it into usable knowledge

Why This Is a Pattern

Exemplifies Open-Loop Cognitive Cost (Zeigarnik) and Extended Cognition Thesis. Recurring across note-taking, inbox management, idea capture systems.

Source Lessons

Review completes the capture loop

Captured thoughts that are never reviewed are effectively still lost. The capture habit preserves raw material; the review habit transforms it into usable knowledge. Without review, your capture system becomes a graveyard of good intentions.

Connections

Exemplifies (2)

AxiomOpen-Loop Cognitive Cost (Zeigarnik)AxiomExtended Cognition Thesis

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