The Feynman Technique How to Write a Mini-Essay and Atomic Notes FS Summary of How to Read a Book by Mortimer Adler
Modern solutions: How to learn in the age of influence
Learning is hard. Remember that Understanding requires effortful engagement Misinterpreted-effort hypothesis Flimsy understanding
Learning is your job, decide for yourself and think for yourself: Do your own thinking The problem of learning lessons distilled from others
Our brain can only handle so much: Intellectual obesity
Reading is a great way to learn: How to absorb a book
Lateral application is necessary to mastery, mastery is not linear: Increasing contact points High-fidelity association
Understand the whole picture at low resolution > High resolution on minutiae Meta-Lesson Osmosis Learning happens in layers Insight requires context + Higher resolution understanding
Good enough plateau Early weakness can often be the best strength later