The **Feynman Technique** attributed to [[😊 Richard Feynman|Richard Feynman]] is a powerful method for learning anything deeply. It’s based on the idea that **you understand something best when you can explain it simply**, as if teaching it to someone else (especially a child).
Here are the **4 steps** of the Feynman Technique:
1. **Choose a concept**
Pick a topic you want to learn or understand better.
2. **Teach it to a child (or write it down simply)**
Pretend you're explaining the idea to someone who has no background in it. Use plain, simple language. Avoid jargon.
3. **Identify gaps and go back to the source**
When you struggle to explain something, that reveals what you don’t fully understand. Go back, study more, and clarify those parts.
4. **Simplify and use analogies**
Once you’ve filled the gaps, refine your explanation. Use simple examples or analogies to make it even clearer.