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		sva_ on Aug 17, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Increasing Retention Without Increasing Study Time... The default algorithm in Anki, in case you don't know it

oehtXRwMkIs on Aug 17, 2024 | [–]

Or not, since they recently added FSRS as an alternative.

michaelcampbell on Aug 18, 2024 | | [–]

You're both right - SM2 is still the default in Anki.

watwut on Aug 17, 2024 | [–]

It is super unlikely that an algorithm that was made based on feels would turn out to be the most effective. Especially since it requires some learning and errors to even learn how to use it.

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