August 2026
June 2026
- Jun 22, 2026ConceptsThe Spacing Effect: Why Cramming Fails and Spaced Practice WinsThe spacing effect explained through Ebbinghaus's original work, the Cepeda meta-analysis, and Bjork's desirable difficulties, with a practical guide to spaced study.
- Jun 5, 2026ConceptsLearning Science Evidence Map: What the Research Actually ShowsA sourced evidence map of core learning-science findings: each technique rated by evidence strength and effect type, with every claim linked to a named peer-reviewed study.
April 2026
- Apr 25, 2026ConceptsThe Testing Effect: Quizzing Yourself for Better RetentionThe testing effect is one of the most robust findings in learning science: retrieval practice produces better long-term retention than repeated...
- Apr 14, 2026ConceptsFeynman Technique: Accelerate Learning with EvidenceThe Feynman Technique explained with the cognitive research that supports it. Four steps, worked examples from physics to coding, and why teaching...
- Apr 8, 2026ConceptsSpaced Repetition: The Most Efficient Way to Learn AnythingHow spaced repetition works from Ebbinghaus to FSRS: the forgetting curve, SM-2 algorithm, Anki implementation, optimal intervals, and the...
February 2026
- Feb 13, 2026ConceptsHow Learning Actually Works According to ScienceRe-reading and highlighting feel productive but are weak learning methods. Retrieval practice, spacing, and interleaving create durable understanding.
- Feb 11, 2026ConceptsWhy Repetition Alone Does Not Create KnowledgeRepetition alone doesn't create knowledge because it's passive. Re-reading builds familiarity, not understanding. Knowledge requires active retrieval.
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