The Feynman Technique is a mental model that was
coined by Nobel-prize winning physicist Richard Feynman. Known as the “Great
Explainer”
Feynman was revered for his ability to clearly
illustrate dense topics like quantum physics for virtually anybody.
The Feynman technique will help you understand
anything quickly.
So, lets learn the great technique that has ability
to make everyone a genius.
There are total four steps.
1. Pick a topic you want to understand and start
studying it. Write down everything you know about the topic on a notebook page,
and add to that page every time you learn something new about it.
2. Pretend to teach your topic to a classroom.
Make sure you're able to explain the topic in simple terms.
3. Go back to the books when you get stuck. The
gaps in your knowledge should be obvious. Revisit problem areas until you can
explain the topic fully.
4. Simplify and use analogies. Repeat the process
while simplifying your language and connecting facts with analogies to help
strengthen your understanding.
The Feynman Technique is perfect for learning a
new idea, understanding an existing idea better, remembering an idea, or
studying for a test. We weren't kidding when we said it was good for anything.
How would you use this technique?
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