Feynman technique, spaced repetition, deliberate practice, mental models, concept mapping, progressive summarization. Learn any tech stack faster.
Force unrelated concepts together — "What if we treated X like Y?" for breakthrough innovation.
Builds decision trees for complex problem solving
Records and explains architectural decisions with context, alternatives, and trade-offs.
Test at 1000x extremes — bigger/smaller, instant/year-long — to expose hidden truths.