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by SirensOfTitan 1764 days ago
The SuperMemo scheduling algorithm is a lot easier for me to deal with than Anki: if I miss a couple days, it doesn't overwhelm me with a punishing review schedule. With that, I really wish Woz would open source the SM18 algorithm, dealing with the SM UI is really painful. I don't love the Anki UI either, but it's streets ahead of SM in that dimension.

Also, tangentially related: I really love Woz's wiki, which is filled with interesting insights on learning: https://supermemo.guru
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ramblerman 1763 days ago
Do you have some evidence that this particular algorithm is so effective?

I have some doubts that there is a 'perfect' forgetting curve that maps over all items equally that this would matter to such a degree.

I.e. if it comes back after 3 days then 9 in Anki, or 2 days and 10 in SM18.

What matters is showing up and spending the time with your SR tool, as well as adding high quality cards.

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Buttons840 1764 days ago
Just put in whatever time you have. Spaced repetition algorithms are robust against abuse. I have some spaced repetition items I've neglected for years, when I go back, the algorithms will do the appropriate thing and my time will still be used efficiently.
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