¶ Main Nuggets
- The incremental approach to learning generalizes well to many different learning processes.
- Until 1999, SuperMemo was a pure spaced repetition system.
- In SuperMemo99, Wozniak added the extract and cloze functions, creating the first implementation of incremental reading.
- Supports dendritic learning in which the inflow of new knowledge builds upon old knowledge.
- Slot-in effect improves comprehension.
- improving attention: whenever attention declines, change of the subject is the simplest remedy other than taking a definite break from learning
- interruption is optional!
- battling chaos - it is easier to resolve contradictions in SuperMemo, e.g. when processing new research with contradictory claims and findings. Unlike your memory in "real life" where you keep oscillating between contradictions, SuperMemo does not tolerate information discrepancy. Contradictory material converges up to a point when you realize you need to decide on the nature of the truth
- battling chaos - it is easier to resolve contradictions in SuperMemo, e.g. when processing new research with contradictory claims and findings. Unlike your memory in "real life" where you keep oscillating between contradictions, SuperMemo does not tolerate information discrepancy. Contradictory material converges up to a point when you realize you need to decide on the nature of the truth
- Gradually converting the learning materials into lasting knowledge in your memory.
- All areas of knowledge keep growing in parallel in proportion to interests and importance.
- Opposite of school where you focus on one set of subjects at a time.
- Dynamic time allocation.
- Comprehensive learning rather than the school-like focus on 2-4 majors
- battling chaos - it is easier to resolve contradictions in SuperMemo, e.g. when processing new research with contradictory claims and findings. Unlike your memory in "real life" where you keep oscillating between contradictions, SuperMemo does not tolerate information discrepancy. Contradictory material converges up to a point when you realize you need to decide on the nature of the truth
