How To Remember Everything You Learn | Highlights and Annotations by Gistr.

* Illusions of Competence: We often mistake familiarity with information for true understanding. Simply reading, hearing, or searching for information doesn't guarantee comprehension. * The Role of Long-Term Memory: Long-term memory, storing schemas (complex concepts), is crucial for genuine understanding. It's built through repeated engagement with information. * Working Memory as a Bottleneck: Working memory's limited capacity (2-4 slots) acts as a filter. Information not actively processed and rehearsed fades quickly. * True Understanding vs. Feeling Informed: Parroting opinions or citing facts differs significantly from deeply understanding a subject, explaining its reasoning, connections, and context. * Strategies for Deeper Learning: * Feynman Technique: Explaining a concept as if teaching it to someone else reveals knowledge gaps. * Recall: Actively recalling information after learning significantly improves retention. * Spaced Repetition: Reviewing material at increasing intervals strengthens neural connections and improves long-term retention. * Information Overload and Multitasking: Modern information overload and multitasking hinder the transfer of information from working memory to long-term memory. * Intellectual Humility: Acknowledge the limits of your knowledge and appreciate others' perspectives. Viewpoints are not fixed identities. Learning from mistakes is crucial for growth. * The Importance of Focused Attention: Prioritize quality over quantity of information, focusing on fewer, more important topics.