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A New Understanding of Effort
Why is math hard, but video games fun? I explore new research pointing to an answer that has surprising implications for your goals.
Should You Use Flashcards to Learn?
Flashcards, especially in their digital incarnations, are some of the most powerful learning tools. They can also easily be a complete waste of time. Powerful, because retrieval and spacing are key to memory. If you want to learn a topic with a lot of stuff to memorize, flashcards will help you do it better than […]
Some Reflections on Being Off Social Media
My experiences after ditching social media for several months. Here's what I miss and what I really, really don't.
I'm a Wall Street Journal bestselling author, podcast host, computer programmer and an avid reader. Since 2006, I've published weekly essays on this website to help people like you learn and think better. My work has been featured in The New York Times, BBC, TEDx, Pocket, Business Insider and more. I don't promise I have all the answers, just a place to start.