Guides to learning that sticks
Memory techniques explained step by step — grounded in science, practiced in Cogni.
Mnemonic techniques: examples, comparison, and exercises
Choose the right tool for lists, numbers, vocabulary, and concepts. Compare memory palaces, the Major System, pegs, acronyms, and keywords.
Memory techniquesMemory palace: a complete beginner's guide
Build your first memory palace step by step, understand its limits, and follow a complete worked example for ordered material.
Memory techniquesHow to remember numbers with the Major System
Learn the English digit-to-sound code, follow a complete encoding example, and combine images with a memory palace and spaced reviews.
Learning techniquesFlashcards and spaced repetition: how they work
Design precise flashcards, schedule reviews, and repair difficult cards with a complete example rather than promises of a perfect algorithm.
Learning techniquesThe Feynman technique: learn by explaining clearly
A practical process for explaining from memory, finding gaps, and checking sources, with a worked example and honest limitations.
Learning techniquesActive recall: an evidence-based learning technique
Turn reading into useful questions, run a closed-book study session, and use feedback without reinforcing errors.