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Ep134. The Science of Spaced Repetition: How Forgetting Helps You Remember
Why do we forget? And could that very act of forgetting be the key to remembering more?
In this powerful and deeply insightful episode, we unravel the science behind spaced repetition—the most effective learning strategy you’ve probably heard of, but may not be using to its full potential. From Ebbinghaus’ forgetting curve to modern-day apps like Anki and Memrise, we explore how spacing your reviews at just the right time transforms fleeting knowledge into long-term fluency.
You’ll discover:
• Why cramming fails (and what to do instead)
• How memory athletes and language learners use spacing…
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