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How Flashcard Apps Quietly Took Over Medical School and Language Learning

Anki and its siblings have quietly reshaped how medical students and language learners study. Why these two fields adopted them so hard, and what carries over.

• 6 min read
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Note-Taking Systems Compared: Zettelkasten, Cornell, and What Actually Sticks

Luhmann's slip-box, Cornell notes, and the honest reason most note-taking fails. The system matters less than whether it forces you to rewrite…

• 5 min read