Reducing cognitive load [1a], transforming representations into something we can understand (e.g. x86 vs Python) [1b] and engaging our visual cortices [2] are a

Reducing cognitive load [1a], transforming representations into something we can understand (e.g. x86 vs Python) [1b] and engaging our visual cortices [2] are all amazing things to get ourselves to be more productive. [1a] Cognitive psychology: working memory 4 to 10 items [1b] Cognitive psychology: I read it in some textbook how this works well, it also makes intuitive sense to me. [2] This idea was stated out loud in one of 3Blue1Brown's videos, and well, in his case he demonstrates how true it is.