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> How might we make books actually work reliably? The read is interesting, and it has an interesting premise. But, it is one well known. Techniques like SQ3R
by kartan 7y ago
> How might we make books actually work reliably?
The read is interesting, and it has an interesting premise. But, it is one well known.
Techniques like SQ3R (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SQ3R https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SQ3R) have existed for decades.
Books are a great source of knowledge. But, you need to use the right techniques to read them.
If you read for fun, then don't bother. Whatever sticks is better than nothing.
If you read to memorize, use memory techniques.
If you read to understand (like math), do exercises. All the reading in the world is not going to make you a math expert without tyring it for yourself.
- LeonB 7y agoI read on kobo, and wish for better tools for note taking and recording questions, etc. Should be the perfect tool for deep reading and techniques like SQ3R... but it sure ain’t.
- grblovrflowerrr 7y agoWhat if the book made SQ3R easier?
- andymatuschak 7y agoIndeed, that's a nice way to frame my thesis. Or maybe even more directly: what if books were shaped such that "reading a book" meant "doing SQ3R to a book"?