Feynman Technique for deep learning—explain a concept simply, identify gaps, fill them, then refine. Use when learning something new, testing understanding, or preparing to teach.
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# Feynman Technique
Apply the full Feynman learning technique to deeply understand a concept.
## Instructions
Work through all four steps of the Feynman technique. Be honest about gaps—they're the point.
### Output Format
**Concept**: [What are we trying to understand?]
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## Step 1: Explain It Simply
*Explain as if teaching someone with no background in this field*
### Simple Explanation
[Write a plain-language explanation. Use everyday words. Avoid jargon. Aim for a bright 12-year-old to understand.]
### Analogy
[Create an analogy using something familiar to illustrate the concept]
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## Step 2: Identify Gaps
*Where did the explanation get fuzzy, hand-wavy, or require jargon?*
### Gaps Found
| Gap | What I Said | What I'm Not Sure About |
|-----|-------------|------------------------|
| 1 | [vague part] | [the underlying question] |
| 2 | [vague part] | [the underlying question] |
| 3 | [vague part] | [the underlying question] |
### Jargon Used
| Term | Can I Explain It Simply? |
|------|-------------------------|
| [term] | Yes / No / Partially |
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## Step 3: Fill the Gaps
*Research or think through each gap*
### Gap 1: [Topic]
- **The question**: [What wasn't clear?]
- **The answer**: [What I learned]
- **Now I can explain it as**: [Simple version]
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## Step 4: Refined Explanation
*Rewrite the complete explanation with gaps filled and simpler language*
### Final Simple Explanation
[The improved, complete explanation in plain language]
### Improved Analogy
[A refined or new analogy that better captures the concept]
### Key Takeaways
1. [Core insight 1]
2. [Core insight 2]
3. [Core insight 3]
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**Test Question**
If someone asked me to explain this in 30 seconds, I'd say:
> [Elevator pitch version]
## Guidelines
- Don't pretend to understand—gaps are valuable
- Use analogies from everyday life
- If you need jargon, define it simply
- Shorter is usually better
- The "explain to a child" bar is high—take it seriously
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