What category does Garbage In, Garbage Out belong to?

Garbage In, Garbage Out belongs to the "Principles" category in personal knowledge management and productivity.

What are the key topics related to Garbage In, Garbage Out?

Key topics related to Garbage In, Garbage Out include: curation, information-management, principles, qualities.

What are alternative names for Garbage In, Garbage Out?

Garbage In, Garbage Out is also known as: GIGO, Quality input.

Garbage In, Garbage Out

The quality of output depends on the quality of input.

Also known as: GIGO, Quality input

Category: Principles

Tags: curation, information-management, principles, qualities

Explanation

Garbage In, Garbage Out (GIGO) is the principle that the quality of output is determined by the quality of input. If you consume low-quality information, your knowledge base and thinking will suffer. If you capture without filtering, your system becomes cluttered with noise. This principle emphasizes the importance of careful curation - selecting high-quality sources, filtering what you consume, and being intentional about what enters your PKM system. Quality over quantity.

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