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Intellectual Exoskeletons — Andy Matuschak

The Joe Walker Podcast

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Tips for Writing Prompts in Spaced Repetition Memory Systems

When writing prompts in a spaced repetition memory system, focus on creating tasks for your future self to do repeatedly, ensuring to specify precisely what you need to remember for effective retrieval practice. Break knowledge into fine pieces and write prompts to support memory of each piece. Approach conceptual knowledge from various angles to deepen understanding. Be critical of prompts during review, discarding or rewriting ineffective ones without hesitation. Accumulate thousands of prompts as these systems are highly efficient with minimal cost.

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