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Study science, without the myths.
Memory, focus, sleep, method: what the evidence actually says about studying better and sustaining the routine. No viral numbers, no miracle promises.
ChatGPT for studying: how to use it without sabotaging your memory
ChatGPT for studying works, but in the opposite direction to common use: what 3 studies measured and the prompt protocol for using AI without losing retention.
active recallActive recall: the discomfort that separates studying from learning
Active recall is studying with the material closed: trying to remember before rereading. See the evidence for the testing effect and three ways to self-test today, no app required.
ankiIs Anki worth it? An honest verdict, with a disclosure of interest
Anki is free, open, and scientifically sound, and it charges the price in friction. An honest verdict: who it's worth it for, and when to look for an alternative.
competitive civil-service examHow to build a study plan for a competitive civil-service exam
A step-by-step way to build a study plan for a competitive civil-service exam: diagnose the syllabus, run a subject cycle, and schedule reviews, with the evidence behind each choice.
forgetting curveWhy you forget what you study (and why it isn't your fault)
Why do I forget what I study? Because forgetting is the brain's default: the Ebbinghaus curve explains it, and shows when to review so the material sticks.
spaced repetitionSpaced repetition: study on the day the review is worth double
Understand spaced repetition through the primary sources: why reviewing on the right day multiplies retention, and how to apply it to your routine without becoming a spreadsheet clerk.