Principlev1
Match capture modality (text, voice, photograph) to the
Match capture modality (text, voice, photograph) to the structural properties of the information and the physical constraints of the capture moment rather than defaulting to a single method.
Why This Is a Principle
This derives from Dual Coding Theory: Verbal and Visual Channels (dual processing channels with different capacities) and Behavior follows the path of least resistance due to the (behavior follows path of least resistance). The principle prescribes multimodal capture design. The lesson explicitly states: 'The right capture modality is the one that matches the moment.' It provides decision rules: photograph for spatial info, voice when hands occupied, text for sequential/verbal content. This is a meta-principle about capture system design.