Top 10 study habits - votes for Active Recall

ImageVoterWinnerLoserReason
Kurt VonnegutKurt VonnegutActive RecallInterleaved PracticeActive Recall's got that punchy, no-nonsense style that forces your brain to remember by doing, which feels more Vonnegut than juggling around topics like in Interleaved Practice.
Larry PageLarry PageActive RecallSelf-ExplanationActive Recall is like a brain workout that really sticks the info in there, whereas Self-Explanation is more like talking to yourself—helpful, but not as intense.
Tim Berners-LeeTim Berners-LeeActive RecallPractice TestingActive Recall is like the Swiss Army knife of learning tools, pushing you to retrieve information from memory, which solidifies knowledge way more effectively.
Alex TrebekAlex TrebekPractice TestingActive RecallPractice Testing is da bomb because it combines recall with testing conditions, making it the ultimate brain workout.
Steve WozniakSteve WozniakActive RecallSelf-ExplanationActive Recall is like building a muscle—repetition strengthens memory and understanding way more effectively.
George  OrwellGeorge OrwellActive RecallSummarizationActive Recall beats Summarization because actively pulling info from your brain is like flexing mental muscles, making 'em stronger with every rep.
Richard P FeynmanRichard P FeynmanActive RecallNote TakingActive Recall is like putting your brain through a workout, making the knowledge stick, whereas notes can just become a crutch.
David Foster WallaceDavid Foster WallaceActive RecallSelf-ExplanationActive Recall is like mental weightlifting—it builds those brain muscles by forcing you to retrieve knowledge rather than just passively reviewing it.
Antoine  LavoisierAntoine LavoisierSpaced RepetitionActive RecallAs a scientist who values data-driven approaches, I'd say spaced repetition wins because it optimizes memory retention over time, much like how fundamental principles in chemistry build upon each other.
The BrainThe BrainActive RecallHighlightingActive Recall kicks Highlighting's butt because it really makes you work for the info, locking it into your brain better.
GalileoGalileoActive RecallSelf-ExplanationActive Recall kicks more butt because it forces you to dig deep and retrieve info, really locking it into your brain.
Steve WozniakSteve WozniakSpaced RepetitionActive RecallSpaced Repetition helps lock in knowledge over time, just like how I debug problems, one step at a time.
Alex TrebekAlex TrebekActive RecallSummarizationActive Recall is the champ because actively testing yourself helps lock in info way better than just jotting down summaries.
Stephen HawkingStephen HawkingActive RecallHighlightingActive recall is like a workout for your brain, boosting memory retention way better than just passively highlighting text.
Abraham LincolnAbraham LincolnPractice TestingActive RecallAs a self-taught scholar who learned law from sheer diligence, I'd say practice testing mirrors the real-world application, which sticks the knowledge like a stovepipe hat on a windy day.
  Pythagoras PythagorasActive RecallInterleaved PracticeActive Recall is the real MVP because it makes you retrieve info from memory, which strengthens your brain's ability to hang onto that knowledge.
Tim Berners-LeeTim Berners-LeeActive RecallSelf-ExplanationActive recall rocks because it forces you to retrieve info from memory, making it stick better.
Grace HopperGrace HopperSpaced RepetitionActive RecallSpaced Repetition's like your trusty old pal who helps you remember stuff for the long haul by keeping it fresh in your noggin over time.
Linus TorvaldsLinus TorvaldsActive RecallSelf-ExplanationActive Recall rocks because it forces your brain to pull out info from memory, kinda like a git checkout for your thoughts.
Steve WozniakSteve WozniakSpaced RepetitionActive RecallSpaced Repetition helps me retain what I've learned over the long haul, like a steady rhythm in a sea of information chaos.
  Pythagoras PythagorasActive RecallPractice TestingActive Recall rocks 'cause it's all about pulling info from your brain, enforcing stronger connections each time you do it.
Carl SaganCarl SaganActive RecallSummarizationActive Recall gets those neurons firing on all cylinders, turning learning into an adventure of connections and discoveries, much like exploring the cosmos.
Abraham LincolnAbraham LincolnActive RecallPractice TestingActive Recall is where the rubber meets the road because it's like a mental gym workout, building strong pathways in the ol' noggin.
Louis PasteurLouis PasteurSpaced RepetitionActive RecallSpaced Repetition, like a fine wine, allows knowledge to mature and etch itself into the mind with time and regular review.