Name: How We Learn
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Author: Benedict Carey

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Chapter 1 The Cult of the Grind

Cramming fails; "spacing" works. Forgetting allows for stronger relearning. Testing yourself (even guessing wrong) boosts retention more than re-readi…

Chapter 2 The Biology of Memory 🔒

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Chapter 3 The Power of Forgetting 🔒

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Chapter 4 The Spacing Effect 🔒

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Chapter 5 The Fluency Illusion 🔒

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Chapter 6 Context and Variation 🔒

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Chapter 7 The Art of Sleeping on It 🔒

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Chapter 8 Perceptual Learning 🔒

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Chapter 9 Conclusion: The Lazy Learner’s Manifesto. 🔒

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How We Learn

Benedict Carey debunks the "study grind." Drawing on

neuroscience, he reveals that the brain thrives on

variety, sleep, and breaks. Learn why cramming fails, how

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