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Spaced repetition systems can be used to program attention | Programmable attention

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Spaced repetition memory systems make memory a choice, but the computerized component’s value lies specifically in dynamically scheduling and selecting questions to be reviewed. In some sense, the efficacy of a Spaced repetition memory system comes from its power to program your attention (Programmable attention). Think: “{cron} for your mind.”

Spaced repetition systems can be used to program attention Spaced repetition systems can be used to program attention Spaced repetition memory systems make memory a choice , but the computerized component’s value lies specifically in dynamically scheduling and selecting questions to be reviewed. In some sense, the efficacy of a Spaced repetition memory system comes from its power to program your attention ( Programmable attention ). Think: “{cron} for your mind.” Manually making decisions about which cards to review would be far too taxing on a per-card basis. The transaction cost is too high.

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