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Re:How Might We Learn? by bumbledraven on Tuesday May 21, 2024 @10:29AM (#40428938)
> What I don't understand though is his obsession with spaced repetition.

I think Matuschak wants to be able to recall particular things ~forever, and spaced repetition is the best method known for that.

(Nit: Your sentence begins as a genuine expression of puzzlement rather than an outright criticism, but then you refer to Matuschak's "obsession", which pre-judges the issue. It would be more consistent to refer to his "emphasis on" or "advocacy of".)

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Re:How Might We Learn? by cloogshicer on Tuesday May 21, 2024 @12:04PM (#40430250)
Hah, I actually was looking for a better word than 'obsession', I even used the dictionary (English isn't my native language), but couldn't find one. Then I reluctantly picked obsession. 'Emphasis on' is much better, thank you!

Edit: Can't edit my original post though, time's up. But I would if I could!

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