From Josh Kaufman:

“Spaced repetition and reinforcement is a memorization technique that helps you systematically review important concepts and information on a regular basis. Ideas that are difficult to remember are reviewed often, while easier and older concepts are reviewed less often.

It’s important to note that skill acquisition is usually much more involved than academic learning. If you’re primarily interested in memorizing concepts, ideas, or vocabulary in order to pass an exam, you don’t need much more than spaced repetition. 4 The best use of this technique is in instances where fast recall of information is essential. If you’re learning common vocabulary words in order to acquire a new language, spaced repetition and reinforcement is valuable. In instances where fast recall isn’t crucial, you’re usually better off skipping the flash cards in favor of maximizing practice and experimentation time.”

This is to say that your point is valid but don’t forget that we are talking about ways to get your brain to “stick” with the thing that you want to learn.

According #7 we should repeat and memorize the things that we are learning about. Not as our only way of learning but to complement the other ones.

Also you are right we should add that for most of the things that require “skills” this framework is valid. But for pure learning experiences as in theory studies we can use the checklist effectively.

Thanks for sharing your opinion on this! A pleasure to read it.