Transferable Knowledge Protocol
When learning something new, actively ask "Can this apply elsewhere?" to extract reusable patterns.
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Overview
When learning something new, actively ask "Can this apply elsewhere?" to extract reusable patterns across domains.
The Transfer Question
Every new piece of knowledge asks: - Where else might this apply? - What is the underlying principle? - How can this be abstracted?
Transfer Levels
| Level | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Literal | Same domain | Recipe to recipe |
| Analogical | Similar structure | Cooking to chemistry |
| Abstract | Core principle | Organization to memory |
The Transfer Process
- Identify core pattern: What's the essential mechanism?
- Find domains: Where else does this pattern exist?
- Map contexts: How do surface differences affect application?
- Test application: Does the transfer actually work?
- Document transfer: Record successful patterns for future use
Transfer Examples
From cooking: - Recipe = function - Ingredients = parameters - Taste testing = unit tests - Cooking time = timeout
From biology: - Evolution = gradient descent - Adaptation = learning rate - Niches = local minima
Benefits
| Benefit | Description |
|---|---|
| Compounding knowledge | Each lesson applies everywhere |
| Faster learning | Leverage existing understanding |
| Innovation | Fresh perspectives break local maxima |
When It Fails
Transfer breaks when: - Surface differences hide deeper incompatibilities - Context-dependent assumptions aren't recognized - Domain-specific nuances are ignored
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