Why Your AI Agent Ignores Its Own Instructions

My AI agent follows directions exactly as well as my kids do

This is part of a series on AI agent architecture. Previously: AI Memory Systems, Pre-Game Routines, Why Your Agent Deserves Its Own Email.

I recently wrote a 2,000-word document explaining exactly how my AI agent should manage its memory. Checkpoint frequently. Search before answering questions about past work. Write breadcrumbs before context gets comp…