Whether it’s a form of note-taking or regular repetition or the like, what are some self-education techniques and tools you’ve developed to help yourself learn on your own?

It’s always interesting imo to read about how some folks teach themselves different stuff.

  • AnarchistArtificer@slrpnk.net
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    1 year ago

    Personally, I’ve found that it varies. Sometimes thinking more about the tricky thing helps, but sometimes a break is necessary. When I am struggling from info bloat, I am less able to figure out what’s needed, so trial and error helps.

    I also agree, this is a fun word usage; I don’t think it would have occurred to me if you’d not said anything. It reminds me of how there are a lot of words that have been given new flavour or meaning as a result of modern tech. Bloat, for example, makes me think of “bloatware” on my phone as much as it makes me think of an upset tummy.

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      1 year ago

      haha, I came at it from a bloat is what slows PCs down because it fills them, and now we are using it for filling and slowing down our minds. I’m not native (I’m Hungarian) so I didn’t even realise at first that that’s the origin of the word.

      I wonder how many other things I learned in reverse order. There are probably a lot of words that will completely change meaning with new generations.

      Anyways I kind of fixed myself by just getting bored lol. I took a day or two focusing on different things (brain dead games and school). Now I feel as good as new :D (although I need to get more sleep)