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Trusted-system-frees-cognition pattern: the structural

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.

Source Lessons

L-0060

Reliable capture creates cognitive freedom

When you trust your capture system your mind stops trying to hold everything.

Connections

Exemplifies (2)

AxiomOpen-Loop Cognitive Cost (Zeigarnik)AxiomExtended Cognition Thesis

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