A Love Letter to Flashcards

致闪卡的一封信

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This piece is a submission for IndieWeb Carnival May 2026: Write a love letter .

本文为 IndieWeb 2026年5月主题征文“写一封情书”的投稿。

For a long time, flashcards were not on my radar for effective learning. I used it for English vocabulary when I was learning English as a teen, but I never considered using it for subjects that require deep understanding. When thinking about flashcards, an image that swiftly sprang to mind was of someone who mechanically memorizes definitions and equations, brute-forces through exams without comprehension. Such rote memorization is indeed detrimental to learning. This sentiment is common in STEM fields. A quick search leads to reddit posts like this where higher upvoted answers dismiss the value of flashcards.

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