Principlev1

Externalize raw observations into persistent records before

Externalize raw observations into persistent records before generating interpretations to prevent working memory constraints from forcing premature conclusion.

Why This Is a Principle

Derives from Working Memory Capacity Limit (working memory 3-5 items), Generative Externalization (externalization as generative), Open-Loop Cognitive Cost (Zeigarnik) (unresolved commitments consume working memory), and Externalization Exposes Hidden Structure (externalizing exposes gaps). Darwin's notebooks exemplify this. It's a core principle prescribing WHEN to externalize based on memory architecture.

Source Lessons

L-0095

Record observations before conclusions

Write down what you observed before writing what you think it means.

Connections

Derived From (4)

AxiomWorking Memory Capacity Limit AxiomGenerative Externalization AxiomOpen-Loop Cognitive Cost (Zeigarnik)AxiomExternalization Exposes Hidden Structure

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