Gram_Stone comments on Learning and Internalizing the Lessons from the Sequences - Less Wrong

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Comment author: Gram_Stone 14 September 2016 04:12:50PM 5 points [-]

Eliezer has recommended that one read them twice. I found this helpful.

Comment author: Manfred 14 September 2016 05:21:32PM 3 points [-]

Yeah, I really didn't understand the metaethics sequence the first time, but now consider it to be a clear and important section. The difference was in my own ability to understand. I think this is a good reason to do rereading rather than notes or flashcards.

Comment author: Gram_Stone 15 September 2016 11:30:17AM 1 point [-]

I also experienced this and agree that one can't meaningfully memorize what one has yet to learn. I find that's an especially common mistake with flashcards.