Principlev1

When information inflow chronically exceeds processing

When information inflow chronically exceeds processing capacity, reset by archiving all backlog and rebuilding sources from zero rather than attempting incremental catch-up.

Why This Is a Principle

This derives from Exponential Information Decay (information decays), Open-Loop Cognitive Cost (Zeigarnik) (uncaptured thoughts consume working memory), and Directed Attention as Depletable Resource (cognitive resources are finite). The principle prescribes a discontinuous reset when the system floods rather than gradual recovery. It's highly actionable and applies broadly.

Source Lessons

L-0857

Information overload recovery

When overwhelmed declare information bankruptcy and start fresh with curated sources.

Connections

Derived From (3)

AxiomExponential Information Decay AxiomOpen-Loop Cognitive Cost (Zeigarnik)AxiomDirected Attention as Depletable Resource

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