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Spaced Repetition
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Last discussed Oct 10, 2026
A learning technique that uses increasing intervals of time between review of previously learned material to exploit the psychological spacing effect for more efficient memorization.
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Ali Abdaal · Oct 10, 2026
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Ali Abdaal
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Used for: Retaining learned material long-term
Praised: Counteracts the forgetting curve
"Active recall is often combined with something called spaced repetition, which sort of counteracts the forgetting curve... you test yourself on the day and then a day later and then a week later and then a month later... these two techniques, acti..."
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Tim Ferriss
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Used for: Vocabulary acquisition for language learning
vs: Contrasted with digital distractions; Tim prefers printed flashcards for focus
"Your attention is competing with a thousand other distractions that are more tantalizing than using spaced repetition or SuperMemo or something like that, Anki, to acquire vocabulary."
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