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I realize there are different opinions about this article, but I personally agree with the overall idea. Learning is about recalling information. The more you
by ubj 3y ago
I realize there are different opinions about this article, but I personally agree with the overall idea.
Learning is about recalling information. The more you practice recalling a fact, the more the memory "sticks".[1]
Writing summaries is an effective way to both 1) identify the most important information, and 2) practice recalling it.
[1]: http://augmentingcognition.com/ltm.html http://augmentingcognition.com/ltm.html
- esafak 3y agoI prefer to say it is about understanding, which is closer to summarization, or having a model. A parrot or even a computer can recall blindly.
- JenrHywy 3y ago> Learning is about recalling information I think this is the core of what people are arguing with. I think people assume that if they fill their heads with facts, they'll end up like Tyler Cowan (or pick any other amazing-recall public intellectual). It's more likely that you end up like Will Hunting - ready access to facts but with no particular insight of your own.