- Spaced Repetition is all about optimally spacing the reviews of information to maximize human memory whilst minimizing the cost in time.
- Majestic part about human memory: the optimum interval expands with each repetition!
- The workload gets smaller and smaller as the length of time before each piece of information needs to be refreshed again gets longer with each repetition.
- Spaced Repetition for human memory follows the same principle as many other refixation processes: for example in strength training.
- There is an optimum interval to space your training to minimize the chance of injury and maximize the size of your biceps
- The first spaced repetition algorithm was created by Piotr Wozniak in 1987.
- Spaced repetition algorithms attempt to calculate the optimum interval for each repetition very precisely.
- Spaced repetition systems allow you to add information into the system to be shown to you at intervals that are calculated with a spaced repetition algorithm.
- By using an SRS effectively, you can (almost) eliminate forgetting from your learning and maximize the amount of knowledge stored in your memory.
- By eliminating forgetting from your learning you can [linearize the acquisition of knowledge over time].
- By maximizing the amount of knowledge stored in your mind, you can massively increase the number and quality of creative associations your brain generates.