Principlev1
Capture and progressively summarize consumed information to
Capture and progressively summarize consumed information to transform it from passive consumption into retrievable thought-objects.
Why This Is a Principle
Derives from externalization through writing producing new understanding (Generative Externalization), externalization exposing gaps (Externalization Exposes Hidden Structure), and memory decay (Exponential Information Decay). The principle prescribes a specific process (progressive summarization) to metabolize information. It's actionable (bold, highlight, summarize), general, and transforms passive reading into active cognitive construction.