(Ep 295) - 5 Keys to Get the Most out of the Feynman Technique

This podcast episode explores the Feynman Technique, a studying method that involves explaining concepts to oneself. The speaker provides tips for optimizing the technique, focusing on selectively applying it, debugging confusion, using simple language, explaining the "why," and seeking feedback. The episode emphasizes the benefits of self-explanations in solidifying understanding and provides tips for effective self-explanations, such as focusing on impasses, debugging confusion, focusing on big ideas, and not substituting them for practice problems. It also discusses strategies for filling in the gaps in understanding during practice problems, including practicing exam-style questions, using self-explanations, developing a deeper understanding of concepts, seeking alternative explanations, and teaching the material to others.