Myth: SuperMemo does not make much difference for a genius mind
Myth
Many people are successful without using SuperMemo. This indicates that SuperMemo's importance is secondary
Fact
Neither Darwin nor Newton had access to computers, yet computer illiteracy may make today's scientist entirely impotent. Similarly, with a growing importance of knowledge, neglecting the competitive advantage of a wider and stable knowledge will increasingly limit your chances of successful career in science, engineering, medicine, politics, etc. You can live without incremental reading, but it can certainly boost your cognitive potential
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