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SuperMemoHelp: /* Incremental writing example #2 */

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Incremental writing example #2

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	==== Incremental writing example #2 ====		==== Incremental writing example #2 ====

	~~The presented article:~~ [[Incremental learning\|Incremental learning (2013)]] has been compiled from a number of older articles on [[Glossary:Incremental_reading\|incremental reading]], [[Glossary:Priority_queue\|priority queue]], [[Glossary:Incremental_video\|incremental video]], [[Glossary:Visual_learning\|visual learning]], as well as older articles such as [http://super-memory.com/articles/devour.htm Devouring knowledge], [http://super-memory.com/articles/flow.htm Flow of knowledge in SuperMemo], [http://super-memory.com/help/faq/ FAQ pages], [https://supermemopedia.com SuperMemopedia], etc.		[[Incremental learning\|Incremental learning (2013)]] has been compiled from a number of older articles on [[Glossary:Incremental_reading\|incremental reading]], [[Glossary:Priority_queue\|priority queue]], [[Glossary:Incremental_video\|incremental video]], [[Glossary:Visual_learning\|visual learning]], as well as older articles such as [http://super-memory.com/articles/devour.htm Devouring knowledge], [http://super-memory.com/articles/flow.htm Flow of knowledge in SuperMemo], [http://super-memory.com/help/faq/ FAQ pages], [https://supermemopedia.com SuperMemopedia], etc.

	=== Advantages of incremental writing ===		=== Advantages of incremental writing ===

SuperMemoHelp at 12:38, 4 April 2019

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	==== Incremental writing example #2 ====		==== Incremental writing example #2 ====

	The presented article: [[Incremental learning\|Incremental learning (2013)]] has been compiled from a number of older articles on [[Glossary:Incremental_reading\|incremental reading]], [[Glossary:Priority_queue\|priority queue]], [[Glossary:Incremental_video\|incremental video]], [[Glossary:Visual_learning\|visual learning]], as well as older articles such as [http://super-memory.com/articles/devour.htm Devouring knowledge], [http://super-memory.com/articles/flow.htm Flow of knowledge in SuperMemo], [http://super-memory.com/help/faq/ FAQ pages], [~~http~~://supermemopedia.com SuperMemopedia], etc.		The presented article: [[Incremental learning\|Incremental learning (2013)]] has been compiled from a number of older articles on [[Glossary:Incremental_reading\|incremental reading]], [[Glossary:Priority_queue\|priority queue]], [[Glossary:Incremental_video\|incremental video]], [[Glossary:Visual_learning\|visual learning]], as well as older articles such as [http://super-memory.com/articles/devour.htm Devouring knowledge], [http://super-memory.com/articles/flow.htm Flow of knowledge in SuperMemo], [http://super-memory.com/help/faq/ FAQ pages], [https://supermemopedia.com SuperMemopedia], etc.

	=== Advantages of incremental writing ===		=== Advantages of incremental writing ===

SuperMemoHelp: Tools -> Toolkit

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Tools -> Toolkit

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	* Search returns chapters instead of portions of the text. This helps you locate portions of the text that include a keyword that is too frequent to make it useful in ordinary searches (e.g. as in MS Word)		* Search returns chapters instead of portions of the text. This helps you locate portions of the text that include a keyword that is too frequent to make it useful in ordinary searches (e.g. as in MS Word)
	* [[Subset learning#Search and review\|Search&review]] is great for minor edits, comparisons, reprioritization, safe search&replace, and more		* [[Subset learning#Search and review\|Search&review]] is great for minor edits, comparisons, reprioritization, safe search&replace, and more
	* '''[[~~Tools~~ menu\|~~Tools~~]] : [[~~Tools~~ menu#Statistics\|Statistics]] : [[Analysis]] : [[Analysis#Use\|Use]]''' graphs and '''[[~~Tools~~ menu\|~~Tools~~]] : [[Calendar]]''' can be used to chart the progress through the writing material		* '''[[Toolkit menu\|Toolkit]] : [[Toolkit menu#Statistics\|Statistics]] : [[Analysis]] : [[Analysis#Use\|Use]]''' graphs and '''[[Toolkit menu\|Toolkit]] : [[Calendar]]''' can be used to chart the progress through the writing material
	* [[Glossary:Outstanding_material\|Outstanding]] [[Glossary:Topic\|topics]] can be sorted by [[Glossary:Priority\|priority]] to match the circadian cycle (high priorities for high alertness times, low priorities for less productive hours of the day)		* [[Glossary:Outstanding_material\|Outstanding]] [[Glossary:Topic\|topics]] can be sorted by [[Glossary:Priority\|priority]] to match the circadian cycle (high priorities for high alertness times, low priorities for less productive hours of the day)
	* '''[[Subset operations#add_to_outstanding\|Add to outstanding]]''' (or other tools) can be used if a subset of texts needs to be processed more than once in a single day		* '''[[Subset operations#add_to_outstanding\|Add to outstanding]]''' (or other tools) can be used if a subset of texts needs to be processed more than once in a single day

SuperMemoHelp: /* Advantages of incremental brainstorming */

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Advantages of incremental brainstorming

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	This is particularly valuable for hard-to-solve problems that may require the involvement of long-term memory and all its advantages (incl. problem modelling)</li>		This is particularly valuable for hard-to-solve problems that may require the involvement of long-term memory and all its advantages (incl. problem modelling)</li>
	<li>'''circadian synchronization''': participating brains do not need to synchronize their peek performance hours (e.g. when working over different times zones)		<li>'''circadian synchronization''': participating brains do not need to synchronize their peek performance hours (e.g. when working over different times zones)
	<li>'''sleep''': few people realize the monumental role of sleep in creativity. [http://~~super-memory~~.~~com~~/~~articles~~/~~sleep.htm#~~Neural_optimization_in_sleep Neural optimization of memories in sleep] works like an automatic creative thinker that is autonomous from the conscious brain even though it feeds on creative processes that occur in waking. '''Sleep is an organizer of memories and can convert results of brainstorming into new quality'''. Incremental brainstorming is slower, it may span weeks or months. As such, it employs sleep mechanisms as new autonomous brains in the creative process. Sleep converts the chaos of data into abstract models that yield higher quality reasoning</li>		<li>'''sleep''': few people realize the monumental role of sleep in creativity. [http://supermemo.guru/wiki/Neural_optimization_in_sleep Neural optimization of memories in sleep] works like an automatic creative thinker that is autonomous from the conscious brain even though it feeds on creative processes that occur in waking. '''Sleep is an organizer of memories and can convert results of brainstorming into new quality'''. Incremental brainstorming is slower, it may span weeks or months. As such, it employs sleep mechanisms as new autonomous brains in the creative process. Sleep converts the chaos of data into abstract models that yield higher quality reasoning</li>
	<li>'''balancing attention and creativity''': in all creative pursuits, striking the ideal balance between creativity and attention is vital for the ultimate success. Our multitasking society is pretty good at stimulating creativity, however, the same factors that boost creativity have a destructive impact on attention. Incremental brainstorming helps you strike a balance between focused individual work and pulling the team brains together. You can brainstorm without ever interrupting each other</li>		<li>'''balancing attention and creativity''': in all creative pursuits, striking the ideal balance between creativity and attention is vital for the ultimate success. Our multitasking society is pretty good at stimulating creativity, however, the same factors that boost creativity have a destructive impact on attention. Incremental brainstorming helps you strike a balance between focused individual work and pulling the team brains together. You can brainstorm without ever interrupting each other</li>
	<li>'''free from reliance on the coincidence of interests''': face-to-face brainstorming often fails due to differing levels of interests or motivations in the participating parties. Moderating face-to-face and adding a bigger dose of incremental brainstorming may be an easy solution. In those cases, most of the workload may shift to a single brain, while still capitalizing on the contribution of the less involved brains</li>		<li>'''free from reliance on the coincidence of interests''': face-to-face brainstorming often fails due to differing levels of interests or motivations in the participating parties. Moderating face-to-face and adding a bigger dose of incremental brainstorming may be an easy solution. In those cases, most of the workload may shift to a single brain, while still capitalizing on the contribution of the less involved brains</li>

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	* Search returns chapters instead of portions of the text. This helps you locate portions of the text that include a keyword that is too frequent to make it useful in ordinary searches (e.g. as in MS Word)		* Search returns chapters instead of portions of the text. This helps you locate portions of the text that include a keyword that is too frequent to make it useful in ordinary searches (e.g. as in MS Word)
	* [[Subset learning#Search and review\|Search&review]] is great for minor edits, comparisons, reprioritization, safe search&replace, and more		* [[Subset learning#Search and review\|Search&review]] is great for minor edits, comparisons, reprioritization, safe search&replace, and more
	* '''[[Tools menu\|Tools]] : [[Tools menu#Statistics\|Statistics]] : [[Analysis]] : [[Analysis#Use\|Use]]''' graphs and '''[[Tools menu\|Tools]] : [[~~Workload~~]]''' can be used to chart the progress through the writing material		* '''[[Tools menu\|Tools]] : [[Tools menu#Statistics\|Statistics]] : [[Analysis]] : [[Analysis#Use\|Use]]''' graphs and '''[[Tools menu\|Tools]] : [[Calendar]]''' can be used to chart the progress through the writing material
	* [[Glossary:Outstanding_material\|Outstanding]] [[Glossary:Topic\|topics]] can be sorted by [[Glossary:Priority\|priority]] to match the circadian cycle (high priorities for high alertness times, low priorities for less productive hours of the day)		* [[Glossary:Outstanding_material\|Outstanding]] [[Glossary:Topic\|topics]] can be sorted by [[Glossary:Priority\|priority]] to match the circadian cycle (high priorities for high alertness times, low priorities for less productive hours of the day)
	* '''[[Subset operations#add_to_outstanding\|Add to outstanding]]''' (or other tools) can be used if a subset of texts needs to be processed more than once in a single day		* '''[[Subset operations#add_to_outstanding\|Add to outstanding]]''' (or other tools) can be used if a subset of texts needs to be processed more than once in a single day

SuperMemoHelp at 16:43, 26 May 2016

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	Incremental learning can assist you in problem solving. It will be particularly useful for the classes of problems with the following properties:		Incremental learning can assist you in problem solving. It will be particularly useful for the classes of problems with the following properties:

	* problems that require processing large ~~amouts~~ of information		* problems that require processing large amounts of information
	* problems that are complex and involve rich branching of the thought process		* problems that are complex and involve rich branching of the thought process
	* problems where working memory becomes a bottleneck		* problems where working memory becomes a bottleneck
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	* '''[[Tools menu\|Tools]] : [[Tools menu#Statistics\|Statistics]] : [[Analysis]] : [[Analysis#Use\|Use]]''' graphs and '''[[Tools menu\|Tools]] : [[Workload]]''' can be used to chart the progress through the writing material		* '''[[Tools menu\|Tools]] : [[Tools menu#Statistics\|Statistics]] : [[Analysis]] : [[Analysis#Use\|Use]]''' graphs and '''[[Tools menu\|Tools]] : [[Workload]]''' can be used to chart the progress through the writing material
	* [[Glossary:Outstanding_material\|Outstanding]] [[Glossary:Topic\|topics]] can be sorted by [[Glossary:Priority\|priority]] to match the circadian cycle (high priorities for high alertness times, low priorities for less productive hours of the day)		* [[Glossary:Outstanding_material\|Outstanding]] [[Glossary:Topic\|topics]] can be sorted by [[Glossary:Priority\|priority]] to match the circadian cycle (high priorities for high alertness times, low priorities for less productive hours of the day)
	* '''[[~~Processing_multiple_elements_(Process_collection/branch/browser)~~#add_to_outstanding\|Add to outstanding]]''' (or other tools) can be used if a subset of texts needs to be processed more than once in a single day		* '''[[Subset operations#add_to_outstanding\|Add to outstanding]]''' (or other tools) can be used if a subset of texts needs to be processed more than once in a single day
	* Open-ended writing and a "never-ending writing" are easy and natural		* Open-ended writing and a "never-ending writing" are easy and natural
	* Writing in SuperMemo is fun. It is not just more fun than writing. It is an order of magnitude more fun than traditional writing! Naturally, a high degree of fluency in using SuperMemo toolkit is necessary to experience the fun factor		* Writing in SuperMemo is fun. It is not just more fun than writing. It is an order of magnitude more fun than traditional writing! Naturally, a high degree of fluency in using SuperMemo toolkit is necessary to experience the fun factor

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	In face-to-face brainstorming, two or more brains, preferably with different strengths, specializations, and biases, engage into a fast exchange of ideas, where Idea X from Brain A might generate ideas Y and Z from Brain B, which in turn may cause a chain reaction of creative inspiration in other participating brains. Moreover, brainstorming requires a degree of mental discipline that may be missing in brainstorming with oneself (in one's mind, i.e. without incremental learning). Converting thoughts to speech slows down the thinking, but increases the discipline and may dramatically enhance creative outcomes.		In face-to-face brainstorming, two or more brains, preferably with different strengths, specializations, and biases, engage into a fast exchange of ideas, where Idea X from Brain A might generate ideas Y and Z from Brain B, which in turn may cause a chain reaction of creative inspiration in other participating brains. Moreover, brainstorming requires a degree of mental discipline that may be missing in brainstorming with oneself (in one's mind, i.e. without incremental learning). Converting thoughts to speech slows down the thinking, but increases the discipline and may dramatically enhance creative outcomes.

	In incremental brainstorming, this process is taken a few steps further. Incremental learning is a form of brainstorming with oneself, as mentioned in the '''[[~~Advantages of incremental learning~~#Creativity boost\|Creativity]]''' section, however, it can also be used in remote brainstorming via e-mail. The main tools of remote incremental brainstorming are:		In incremental brainstorming, this process is taken a few steps further. Incremental learning is a form of brainstorming with oneself, as mentioned in the '''[[Incremental reading#Creativity boost\|Creativity]]''' section, however, it can also be used in remote brainstorming via e-mail. The main tools of remote incremental brainstorming are:
	# incremental learning (for processing knowledge),		# incremental learning (for processing knowledge),
	# [[incremental mail processing]] (for processing exchanged ideas), and		# [[incremental mail processing]] (for processing exchanged ideas), and

SuperMemoBeta: /* Incremental learning in creativity */

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Incremental learning in creativity

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	*# the [[Glossary:Spacing_effect\|spacing effect]],		*# the [[Glossary:Spacing_effect\|spacing effect]],
	*# the novelty effect produced by forgetting, and		*# the novelty effect produced by forgetting, and
	*# the creative power of [http://~~supermemo~~.com/articles/sleep.htm#Neural_optimization_in_sleep memory optimization in sleep]		*# the creative power of [http://super-memory.com/articles/sleep.htm#Neural_optimization_in_sleep memory optimization in sleep]

	=== Incremental writing ===		=== Incremental writing ===

95.108.60.87: /* Advantages of incremental brainstorming */

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Advantages of incremental brainstorming

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	This is particularly valuable for hard-to-solve problems that may require the involvement of long-term memory and all its advantages (incl. problem modelling)</li>		This is particularly valuable for hard-to-solve problems that may require the involvement of long-term memory and all its advantages (incl. problem modelling)</li>
	<li>'''circadian synchronization''': participating brains do not need to synchronize their peek performance hours (e.g. when working over different times zones)		<li>'''circadian synchronization''': participating brains do not need to synchronize their peek performance hours (e.g. when working over different times zones)
	<li>'''sleep''': few people realize the monumental role of sleep in creativity. [http://~~supermemo~~.com/articles/sleep.htm#Neural_optimization_in_sleep Neural optimization of memories in sleep] works like an automatic creative thinker that is autonomous from the conscious brain even though it feeds on creative processes that occur in waking. '''Sleep is an organizer of memories and can convert results of brainstorming into new quality'''. Incremental brainstorming is slower, it may span weeks or months. As such, it employs sleep mechanisms as new autonomous brains in the creative process. Sleep converts the chaos of data into abstract models that yield higher quality reasoning</li>		<li>'''sleep''': few people realize the monumental role of sleep in creativity. [http://super-memory.com/articles/sleep.htm#Neural_optimization_in_sleep Neural optimization of memories in sleep] works like an automatic creative thinker that is autonomous from the conscious brain even though it feeds on creative processes that occur in waking. '''Sleep is an organizer of memories and can convert results of brainstorming into new quality'''. Incremental brainstorming is slower, it may span weeks or months. As such, it employs sleep mechanisms as new autonomous brains in the creative process. Sleep converts the chaos of data into abstract models that yield higher quality reasoning</li>
	<li>'''balancing attention and creativity''': in all creative pursuits, striking the ideal balance between creativity and attention is vital for the ultimate success. Our multitasking society is pretty good at stimulating creativity, however, the same factors that boost creativity have a destructive impact on attention. Incremental brainstorming helps you strike a balance between focused individual work and pulling the team brains together. You can brainstorm without ever interrupting each other</li>		<li>'''balancing attention and creativity''': in all creative pursuits, striking the ideal balance between creativity and attention is vital for the ultimate success. Our multitasking society is pretty good at stimulating creativity, however, the same factors that boost creativity have a destructive impact on attention. Incremental brainstorming helps you strike a balance between focused individual work and pulling the team brains together. You can brainstorm without ever interrupting each other</li>
	<li>'''free from reliance on the coincidence of interests''': face-to-face brainstorming often fails due to differing levels of interests or motivations in the participating parties. Moderating face-to-face and adding a bigger dose of incremental brainstorming may be an easy solution. In those cases, most of the workload may shift to a single brain, while still capitalizing on the contribution of the less involved brains</li>		<li>'''free from reliance on the coincidence of interests''': face-to-face brainstorming often fails due to differing levels of interests or motivations in the participating parties. Moderating face-to-face and adding a bigger dose of incremental brainstorming may be an easy solution. In those cases, most of the workload may shift to a single brain, while still capitalizing on the contribution of the less involved brains</li>

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	* Search returns chapters instead of portions of the text. This helps you locate portions of the text that include a keyword that is too frequent to make it useful in ordinary searches (e.g. as in MS Word)		* Search returns chapters instead of portions of the text. This helps you locate portions of the text that include a keyword that is too frequent to make it useful in ordinary searches (e.g. as in MS Word)
	* [[Subset learning#Search and review\|Search&review]] is great for minor edits, comparisons, reprioritization, safe search&replace, and more		* [[Subset learning#Search and review\|Search&review]] is great for minor edits, comparisons, reprioritization, safe search&replace, and more
	* '''[[~~Tools~~ menu\|~~Tools~~]] : [[~~Tools~~ menu#Statistics\|Statistics]] : [[Analysis]] : [[Analysis#Use\|Use]]''' graphs and '''[[~~Tools~~ menu\|~~Tools~~]] : [[Calendar]]''' can be used to chart the progress through the writing material		* '''[[Toolkit menu\|Toolkit]] : [[Toolkit menu#Statistics\|Statistics]] : [[Analysis]] : [[Analysis#Use\|Use]]''' graphs and '''[[Toolkit menu\|Toolkit]] : [[Calendar]]''' can be used to chart the progress through the writing material
	* [[Glossary:Outstanding_material\|Outstanding]] [[Glossary:Topic\|topics]] can be sorted by [[Glossary:Priority\|priority]] to match the circadian cycle (high priorities for high alertness times, low priorities for less productive hours of the day)		* [[Glossary:Outstanding_material\|Outstanding]] [[Glossary:Topic\|topics]] can be sorted by [[Glossary:Priority\|priority]] to match the circadian cycle (high priorities for high alertness times, low priorities for less productive hours of the day)
	* '''[[Subset operations#add_to_outstanding\|Add to outstanding]]''' (or other tools) can be used if a subset of texts needs to be processed more than once in a single day		* '''[[Subset operations#add_to_outstanding\|Add to outstanding]]''' (or other tools) can be used if a subset of texts needs to be processed more than once in a single day

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	* Search returns chapters instead of portions of the text. This helps you locate portions of the text that include a keyword that is too frequent to make it useful in ordinary searches (e.g. as in MS Word)		* Search returns chapters instead of portions of the text. This helps you locate portions of the text that include a keyword that is too frequent to make it useful in ordinary searches (e.g. as in MS Word)
	* [[Subset learning#Search and review\|Search&review]] is great for minor edits, comparisons, reprioritization, safe search&replace, and more		* [[Subset learning#Search and review\|Search&review]] is great for minor edits, comparisons, reprioritization, safe search&replace, and more
	* '''[[Tools menu\|Tools]] : [[Tools menu#Statistics\|Statistics]] : [[Analysis]] : [[Analysis#Use\|Use]]''' graphs and '''[[Tools menu\|Tools]] : [[~~Workload~~]]''' can be used to chart the progress through the writing material		* '''[[Tools menu\|Tools]] : [[Tools menu#Statistics\|Statistics]] : [[Analysis]] : [[Analysis#Use\|Use]]''' graphs and '''[[Tools menu\|Tools]] : [[Calendar]]''' can be used to chart the progress through the writing material
	* [[Glossary:Outstanding_material\|Outstanding]] [[Glossary:Topic\|topics]] can be sorted by [[Glossary:Priority\|priority]] to match the circadian cycle (high priorities for high alertness times, low priorities for less productive hours of the day)		* [[Glossary:Outstanding_material\|Outstanding]] [[Glossary:Topic\|topics]] can be sorted by [[Glossary:Priority\|priority]] to match the circadian cycle (high priorities for high alertness times, low priorities for less productive hours of the day)
	* '''[[Subset operations#add_to_outstanding\|Add to outstanding]]''' (or other tools) can be used if a subset of texts needs to be processed more than once in a single day		* '''[[Subset operations#add_to_outstanding\|Add to outstanding]]''' (or other tools) can be used if a subset of texts needs to be processed more than once in a single day