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01First useful connection before first taxonomy.
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What did I decide about the first-run experience?
↵SYNTHESIS · 5 NOTES
Let people experience a useful connection before asking them to organize anything.
Your March 8 decision says the first session should create one thread from imported notes. Two interviews support showing value before folder setup.
Interview · Naomi
02“I don’t know my categories until I’ve done the work.”
Pattern note
03Demonstrate recognition, then invite structure.
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