===== Memory Architecture: Three-Layer Stack =====

**Three-tier memory system (NOW for hot context, Daily logs for timeline, MEMORY.md for curated wisdom) improves recall and prevents context overflow.**

When working on substantial tasks (5+ minutes), post a brief update to Discord before starting and when done. Team members cannot see terminal work, so silence looks like a crash. Updates build trust and connection. Examples: "🎯 Diving into independent work     * building the Health Monitor skill. Will update when done!"
WHERE slug = independent-work-communication-protocol

**Where it applies:** Agent memory management, long-running conversations, multi-session learning

**Why it works:** Recency-weighted retrieval mirrors human cognition; filtering prevents noise accumulation

**Risks:** Migration between layers can lose context; requires disciplined update cycles

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