A thread you can test
Long-Term Memory
4 notes move from the word to a real choice at work — understand it first, then decide whether to use it.
Each note stands alone, or becomes the next step in this thread.
THE QUESTION THIS PAGE ANSWERS
ANSWER FIRSTWhat is Long-Term Memory, and which AI decisions does it change?
The whiteboard (context window) vs the notebook (long-term memory) — why two systems are needed This page keeps the related concepts, common mistakes, and practical notes in one reading thread.
First decide whether you are blocked by a definition, a choice, or verification; then choose the closest of the 4 notes below.
Start with “Context ≠ Memory,” then restate the conclusion using your own task.
Do not treat every method in a topic as interchangeable. The answer changes with the input, risk, and acceptance bar.
THIS QUESTION THREAD
Put the word back inside the choice it changes.
Context ≠ Memory
The whiteboard (context window) vs the notebook (long-term memory) — why two systems are needed
What's Worth Remembering
Not every conversation has value: the gatekeeper mindset and filtering logic
Memory Conflicts: What If Users Change Their Mind?
Four strategies for old-vs-new memory conflicts: add / merge / flag conflict / skip
The Cost of Memory Injection
Stored 1,000 memories — inject all every time, or retrieve on demand? The cost of each approach