Retrieval Done Properly¶
How does memory stay correct as it grows?
Module 6 of 8 in The Write Path in Earnest · 4 lessons · about 2.8 hours
33. Scope, Then Rank · ~35 min
Apply hard filters on owner, type, and validity before any similarity is computed.
34. Hybrid Ranking · ~55 min
Fuse semantic, lexical, recency, and salience signals; add diversity.
35. The Query Is Not the Last Message · ~45 min
Rewrite and expand queries; condition retrieval on intent.
36. Should I Even Look? · ~35 min
Choose between always-on retrieval and memory as a tool call.