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Protocol And Formulation Matter
- Existing spaced-repetition research lacks control over flashcard quality and formulation.
- Fowl created strict protocols to improve consistency and comparability across students.
Make Flashcards Small, Logical, And Sequenced
- Design flashcards with sequencing, logic, and small standalone sections to improve coherence.
- Follow strict rules for atomic cards so learners can study pieces independently or paired with notes.
Medicine Is Largely Asymantic Knowledge
- Much of medical knowledge is asymantic and empirical, so mnemonic or arbitrary encoding is often necessary.
- You cannot always derive deep abstractions in medicine the way you can in math or programming.