Patternv1PT-013
Trusted-system-frees-cognition pattern
the structural tendency for working memory to release items only when a trusted external system is available, where establishing trust in the capture system is the prerequisite for cognitive freedom
Why This Is a Pattern
Exemplifies Open-Loop Cognitive Cost (Zeigarnik) (open loops consume WM). Recurs in GTD, calendar systems, delegation — trust enables release.