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AuxCortex is an "auxilliary memory cortex" in the cloud where you can store flashcards of your important memories. AuxCortex uses machine learning to predict when you are about to forget a memory, and prompts you to to review it. If your memory took any effort to recall, it will be reinforced. Otherwise AuxCortex learns from your feedback and will try to do better next time. Over time AuxCortex will learn how to help us all learn more in less time, and to retain more for longer.
A memory is a small bit of information prompted by context. So AuxCortex works best if each memory you create is simple, with as few concepts and names as possible. What relates the new information to what you already know? For each memory, imagine the context when you're most likely to need that information. Then type in your prompt and the memory content, and click the Create Memory button.
AuxCortex is a brand new product, and we don't yet have support for sharing memories.
AuxCortex tries to predict when you're about to forget a memory, which we believe is the optimal time to review it. If you review a memory too early you're wasting your time because you already know it. Too late, and you'll have forotten it.
In fact, studies have shown that reviewing a memory early and often gives the illusion of reinforcing the memory while not actually doing so. Therefore we believe you will be able to learn more if you wait to review each memory until it is about to fade. To help you do that, AuxCortex does not provide a way for you to list or review memories early.
Research shows that even unsuccessful retreival of memories enhances learning. Stop for a moment and review what you forgot, and if possible try to connect it to additional information so that you cement the memory better.
If you remembered most of your memory, select Almost Correct. If you forgot most or all of the memory, select Forgotten. With enough feedback we hope that AuxCortex will eventually learn to send your memories for review right when you're about to forget them.
If you were able to recall a memory without putting any effort into it, select Too Easy. Select Correct if it took even a little effort to recall the memory.
Absolutely! You can wait until later when you have time to review your memories thoughtfully. However, it works best if you review your memories regularly—you don't want to start falling behind. Setting a regular schedule can help: for example, try reviewing a few memories each morning when you start breakfast.
AuxCortex is a brand new product, and we don't yet have support for archiving or deleting memories. We hope to provide this ability in the near future.
Sadly, no. AuxCortex is a new product and we do not yet support the ability for guardians to approve and manage accounts for minors who wish to use AuxCortex.
Sure, it's your memory, and your self-evaluation, so you can do what you like. But you'll only be hurting yourself. Research shows that honest self-assessment is an important component of successful learning.
AuxCortex analyzes the text of each memory to try to predict when you will forget it. Right now AuxCortex only understands English. There are many applications specifically tailored to help you learn foriegn languages; we recommend Duolingo.
Some core concepts, with references:
For an excellent overview of the science of learning, we highly recommend Make It Stick: The Science of Successful Learning by Peter C. Brown, Henry L. Roediger III, and Mark A. McDaniel.
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