Goofy noticing: if I watch a lecture video at the speed that feels most comfortable (usually 2-3x) and pause intermittently to write notes + SRS prompts, the total time consumed is roughly equal to the 1x lecture running time (but I’m much more engaged).
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I notice that watching a lecture end-to-end and *then* writing notes/prompts often makes the latter feel more like a chore. Similar observation with books and even live conversations.
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Are the notes much better when you write them down afterwards?
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Mixed. Sometimes it’s easier to synthesize once the material has been fully presented. Sometimes notes are worse because there’s too much to remember/juggle. Sometimes notes are worse because it feels too chore-like.