Completing a big project or achieving a goal can lead to an unexpected experience. Part of you feels proud and satisfied—you did the thing you wanted to do. But another part of you can end up feeling totally lost. On the one hand, completing a hard-won project has given you the thing you set out […]
Choose Your Signal Wisely
Psychological research has demonstrated that human beings are particularly susceptible to what are called framing effects. These are differences in the way we respond to a situation, based on how it is framed for us, rather than on its substance. To take a particularly striking example, American physicians were presented with the following scenario: “The […]
Book Club: Godel, Escher, Bach (December 2017)
This month we read the fantastically weird and wonderful book “Godel, Escher, Back” by Douglas Hofstadter.
Discovering the Meta
What is Meta and how do you discover it when it comes to learning? Discover the complete guide on Meta actions and a step-by-step instruction.
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