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Speed optimization

the systematic process of reducing the time and friction required for a personal agent to execute, thereby increasing execution frequency and enabling the agent to operate at lower motivation thresholds while maintaining or improving output quality

Why This Is a Definition

This definition captures the core concept of speed optimization as presented in the lesson - it's not just about making things faster, but about reducing friction to increase execution frequency, lowering motivation thresholds, and maintaining quality. It encompasses the key mechanisms described: Taylor's method, Amdahl's Law, Fogg's model, and the transition from System 2 to System 1 operation.