Why do we convince ourselves that we cannot learn certain skills or subjects? A dive into what makes learning hard and how we can make it easier.
The 15 People Who Have Most Influenced My Thinking (Part II)
Covering some of the people who have influenced my thinking the most, from Richard Feynman to Siegfried Engelmann.
The 15 People Who Most Influenced My Thinking About Learning (Part I)
Here are the people who have most greatly influenced my thoughts on learning.
Reader Mailbag: ChatGPT-Induced Ignorance, Language Learning, Flashcards and More
Questions from readers, including tips on language learning, learning and aging, whether to use flashcards to learn history and the impact of AI on our collective intelligence.
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