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External Brain's Purpose
- Your head is for having ideas, not holding them.
- Cognitive science shows external systems optimize idea generation and management.
Ants and Productivity
- Ants use pheromones to create trails leading other ants to food sources.
- This automatic behavior inspired David Allen to explore similar systems for personal productivity.
Brains and Recall
- Our brains excel at recognizing patterns but struggle with recall.
- Smart people capture intelligent ideas during inspired moments for use during less productive times.