Author(s): Andy Matuschak | Source(s): https://notes.andymatuschak.org/z4ipbCkPaf5wwDkpgqUFgTg
But Spaced repetition memory systems are extremely efficient. Deciding to remember something is not a high-stakes decision; it’s a decision that’ll cost a fraction of a minute over the next couple years. These systems wouldn’t be very interesting if you only used them to memorize the kinds of material you already memorize, because most people don’t explicitly memorize very much. Not only do Spaced repetition memory systems make memory a choice, but they make it an almost costless choice. Emotionally, it’s closer to choosing what to highlight or write marginalia next to on a book page. And practically speaking, when a once-expensive resource becomes nearly costless, surprising things can happen (e.g. electricity).
J: Choosing to remember something starts with capturing the thing. Capturing fleeting thoughts should be the most lightweight gesture on your device