How to write good prompts: using spaced repetition to create understanding
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Using spaced repetition to create understanding
As a child, I had a goofy recurring daydream: maybe if I type just the right sequence of keys, the computer would beep a few times in sly recognition, then a hidden world would suddenly unlock before my eyes. I’d find myself with new powers which I could use to transcend my humdrum life. Such fantasies probably came from playing too many video games. But the feelings I have when using spaced repetition systems are strikingly similar. At their best, these systems feel like magic. This guide assumes basic familiarity with spaced repetition systems. For an introduction, see Michael Nielsen, Augme
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