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Capture is distinct from processing

Recording raw information is a different cognitive process than synthesizing it into knowledge. You must separate the inbox from the archive, much like how Batching reduces cognitive friction in daily tasks.¹

Footnotes

1. Allen, D. (2001). Getting Things Done. ↩