Week two Flashcards
What does Chunking means?
Uniting isolated bits of information together to understand a more complex concept(The bigger picture).
How to create chunks?
(Focus + attention) * Repetition
How should you tackle a problem?
At first sight, looking at a solved problem and understanding connections between steps.
In what state must you be when understanding something new.
UNITASKING
What must you learn after the HOW of the solution?
You need to learn when to use that concept/solution to be able to contextualize.
What is a useful way to tackle a chapter of a new book?
First a short skimming(to understand the bigger picture). So that you do not get stuck.
How to avoid ILLUSION OF COMPETENCE?
Instead of just watching an explanation or a solved problem, you must be able to do it yourself
What is the best way to understand what you are reading?
Taking notes, because it involves making new connections with existing chunks in your brain.
What is the best way to find solutions to problems(by yourself)?
First use the diffuse mode(intuition) to find a creative solution and then make a detailed check using the focused mode.
What to avoid when studying something you already “mastered”?
Studying the easy stuff rather than the hard(which is still yet to be mastered).
What is interleaving?
Switching between methods or different problems to understand context behind each solution.
How to avoid EINSTELLUG?
Be open to new perspectives and listen to more knowledgeable people.
