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I think something like [[Tao Analysis Flashcards]] can be extremely ''fun'' to consume -- way more fun than playing [[Braid]]. And understanding how that "funness" is created is more important than actually making sure people retain all of what they've learned in real analysis. | I think something like [[Tao Analysis Flashcards]] can be extremely ''fun'' to consume -- way more fun than playing [[Braid]]. And understanding how that "funness" is created is more important than actually making sure people retain all of what they've learned in real analysis. | ||
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| + | When I think of "memorization", I think of like a complacency at having accumulated a bunch of knowledge, like "look at how many facts I know about the world" kind of ethos. But for me spaced repetition is much more future-oriented, like "what else can I learn, now that I have this prosthetic?" | ||
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Revision as of 03:14, 6 March 2021
Spaced repetition isn't about memorization: this is somewhat of a clickbait title. It's more accurate to say "Spaced repetition isn't just about memorization, or even primarily about memorization". Of course spaced repetition involves memorizing things, but for me the interesting parts are about learning how my mind works, how to explain concepts better (e.g. better modeling how your reader's minds and attention work), and how to build an engaging way of learning.
I think something like Tao Analysis Flashcards can be extremely fun to consume -- way more fun than playing Braid. And understanding how that "funness" is created is more important than actually making sure people retain all of what they've learned in real analysis.
When I think of "memorization", I think of like a complacency at having accumulated a bunch of knowledge, like "look at how many facts I know about the world" kind of ethos. But for me spaced repetition is much more future-oriented, like "what else can I learn, now that I have this prosthetic?"
