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THE FEYNMAN TECHNIQUE

To learn something deeply, teach it. The Feynman Technique involves explaining a concept in simple terms, identifying gaps in understanding, and refining the explanation. This iterative process solidifies knowledge and uncovers weaknesses.

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Four Steps Of The Feynman Technique

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The technique is based on the method Richard Feynman originally used.

There are four steps to the Feynman Technique:

  1. Pretend to teach a concept you want to learn about to a child.
  2. Identify gaps in your explanation. Fill the gaps by g...

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  • Pomodoro Sessions: If you feel intimidated by the paper and lack motivation, you can use the pomodoro technique. Start a 25 minute timer without any expectations and read the paper. 
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4 Steps to the Feynman Technique.

  1. Teach it to a child. Write down what you know about the subject in plain language. This forces you to understand the concept at a deeper level and simplify relationships and connections between ideas.
  2. Review the gaps in your knowledge that you uncovered in step 1. Ident...

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