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The Feynman Technique

Named after Nobel Prize-winning physicist Richard Feynman, this technique helps you truly understand complex concepts through simplification and teaching.

The 4-Step Learning Process

1

Choose a Concept

Select a topic you want to understand and write it down clearly.

2

Teach It Simply

Explain the concept in simple language as if teaching someone unfamiliar with the subject.

3

Identify Knowledge Gaps

Note where you struggle or use complex terms, then revisit your sources to strengthen understanding.

4

Simplify and Refine

Revise your explanation using analogies and simpler language until you fully grasp the concept.

How Cramberry Enhances the Feynman Technique

AI-Powered Explanations

Get instant, clear explanations of complex topics that you can use as a starting point for your own simplified explanations.

Knowledge Gap Detection

Cramberry analyzes your explanations to identify areas where you're using complex terms or struggling with clarity.

Interactive Teaching Space

Practice explaining concepts in a dedicated workspace with feedback on clarity and comprehensiveness.

Why the Feynman Technique Works

Science-Backed Benefits

  • Activates deeper cognitive processing by forcing articulation
  • Reveals illusions of competence (thinking you understand when you don't)
  • Creates stronger memory connections through active recall
  • Builds transferable knowledge that's applicable in various contexts

Who It's Best For

  • Students learning technical or conceptual subjects
  • Anyone preparing for exams or presentations
  • Self-directed learners mastering new knowledge areas
  • Problem-solvers needing deep conceptual understanding

Start Using the Feynman Technique with Cramberry

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