macOS doesn't save workspace state natively. When you close apps or restart your Mac, everything resets. Virtual desktops (Spaces) remember window positions only while apps stay open, but they don't track which apps belong to which project, and they don't restore closed windows. If you're managing multiple projects- client work, personal tasks, research, you're manually rebuilding your setup every time you switch.

The article discusses the importance of environmental cues in shaping our perception of the world and how they can impact our memory recall and decision-making. It explains the concept of the Doorway Effect as an example of how environmental cues can create cognitive boundaries that separates events and memories.