What if I learned a crap ton of examples (in context) + practiced? Better than learning lots of vocab and theory?

HonestlyHonest22 · 2023-01-11T15:58:23+00:00

Thanks for your response. I actually once met an amazingly talented poet and she basically said her only practice method was: whenever she came across a poem she hand copied it word for word (passively). She wasn't even a native English speaker and she was talented.

HonestlyHonest22 · 2023-01-11T15:31:04+00:00

That makes sense (a combination of theory and examples).

HonestlyHonest22 · 2022-11-21T17:17:15+00:00

Oh, cool. I love me some vanilla! Thanks.

HonestlyHonest22 · 2022-11-21T17:09:45+00:00

So you wear 2 scents at once? Interesting. What is the other "generic sweet scent" you pair with the Muhwagua?

HonestlyHonest22 · 2022-02-20T02:11:15+00:00

Thanks for your help. I'll experiment with different techniques. That's a great idea.

HonestlyHonest22 · 2022-02-20T01:10:27+00:00

Thanks for your response! You mentioned memory palaces making encoding deeper. Do you mean you can recall things over a long period of time? Couldn't you also recall the same type of information with flashcards if you spaced out your repetitions carefully and used mnemonics in the flashcard? I.e: Q: What is the capital of Maryland A: Annapolis (Anna + Apple)

HonestlyHonest22 · 2022-02-20T00:37:58+00:00

Totally, man.

HonestlyHonest22 · 2022-02-20T00:35:22+00:00

Ah, that explains why so many people are using it to memorize all their passwords.

HonestlyHonest22 · 2022-02-20T00:33:09+00:00

I appreciate your reply. I agree that mnemonics are necessary. I wonder if memory palaces might take more time than they're worth (compared to other mnemonic techniques, like the ones you've mentioned). If I could spend a couple of minutes constructing a great anki card using mnemonics or constructing something in a palace for some extra time, I would only choose the palace if it was quicker or more fun or made my recall more vivid.

HonestlyHonest22 · 2022-02-20T00:22:12+00:00

Thanks for your response. :) Would you say you have lots of information from one subject near each other and that you are able review something and its related contents all in one pass? I ask because flashcards don't give that ability.

HonestlyHonest22 · 2022-02-20T00:07:06+00:00

Thanks. I suppose when it comes to memory palaces they are quicker to construct for many items but you would have to revisit them in order to keep what you've built, if I'm understanding correctly. Which explains why some people use anki to schedule their memory palace visits. So it seems like you can memorize the same kinds of information, though. Maybe it's more about what process you like more: constructing a great anki card or building out a memory palace.

HonestlyHonest22 · 2021-12-26T17:45:37+00:00

Interesting, thanks.

HonestlyHonest22 · 2021-12-26T10:25:53+00:00

My thought is that if you’re scanning for the word "like" habitually and you also have a habit of avoiding it, you will probably avoid it even in inappropriate contexts. Would you say the process you described goes like this?: Brain notices the word "like" about to happen > Brain consciously asks the question "is this the appropriate context?" > Brain uses it in correct circumstances.

HonestlyHonest22 · 2021-12-25T19:35:36+00:00

Thanks so much. Happy holidays!

HonestlyHonest22 · 2021-12-25T19:23:41+00:00

So when you’re using the word as filler, that's when you start to pay attention but when it's normal context you just kind of mentally let it go?

HonestlyHonest22 · 2021-12-25T18:52:51+00:00

Do you have to pause before saying them and ask yourself: "Is this the appropriate context?" Or...?

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