# Feynman > 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. Use when this capability is needed. - Skill: `tomevault-io/feynman` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files) - Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tomevault-io/feynman` - Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tomevault-io/feynman/raw - Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS) - Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex - Category: AI & ML - Author: tomevault-io (https://skillmd.com/u/tomevault-io) - Updated: 2026-09-17 - Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tomevault-io/feynman --- # 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?] --- ## 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] --- ## 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 | --- ## 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] --- ## 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] --- **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 $ARGUMENTS --- > Converted and distributed by [TomeVault](https://tomevault.io/claim/neurofoo) — claim your Tome and manage your conversions.