Education Research Reading Room ERRR #035. Andy Matuschak and George Zonnios on Spaced Repetition Software
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Oct 31, 2019 
Today we're joined by Andy Matuschak and George Zonnios to discuss spaced repetition software. They touch upon its applications in personal learning and classrooms, the implementation of SRS in education, and the use of SRS for learning and studying. They also talk about their project, Quantum Country, which aims to make learning quantum computing accessible. Additionally, they explore the idea of converting ancient books into SRS resources and discuss their influences and hopes for the future of SRS.
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Education's True Purpose
- Andy Matuschak believes education's purpose is enabling individuals to pursue intrinsically meaningful work.
- He finds the current system's conflicting purposes limit effective change.
Why Books Don't Work
- Andy Matuschak's "Why Books Don't Work" challenges the assumption that reading sentences equates to knowledge absorption.
- He emphasizes the need for dynamic media and active learning.
Andy's SRS Use
- Andy Matuschak uses Anki for memory and his own tools for attention management.
- He integrates notes and insights into spaced repetition for durable memorization.