Could a Neuroscientist Understand a Microprocessor?

Very interesting perspective. There is a popular belief in neuroscience that we are primarily data limited, and that producing large, multimodal, and complex datasets will, with the help of advanced data analysis algorithms, lead to fundamental insights into the way the brain processes information. These datasets do not yet exist, and if they did we … Continue reading Could a Neuroscientist Understand a Microprocessor? →

Integrating the #Science of How We #Learn into #Education #Technology

This is an interesting paper coming out from HBR about the "science of learning". The conflict of interest isn't mentioned here so I am assuming it is likely to a "plant". However, I am not missing the woods for the trees. This also has implications in medical training where emulation is encouraged rather than thinking. … Continue reading Integrating the #Science of How We #Learn into #Education #Technology →

#Active #reading: how to become a #better #reader

I have paraphrased the most important giveaway! The SQ3R method covers most of these active reading strategies. It stands for survey, question, read, retrieve, and review, and was introduced in 1946 by Francis Robinson, an American education philosopher in his book Effective Study. Survey. Resist the temptation of reading the book straight away. Instead, quickly … Continue reading #Active #reading: how to become a #better #reader →

The #science of #note-taking: how to take #notes to increase your #creativity

A must-read! I am having a great time to define some productive short-cuts! I'll be sharing them but what you are seeing is a culmination of past experience and the need to make more productive use of the tools. Enjoy! By the way, this author has a great weekly newsletter. Please do subscribe (links are … Continue reading The #science of #note-taking: how to take #notes to increase your #creativity →

Turning push goals into pull goals – Ness Labs

Great read on "pushing towards" a goal. As you can see, the end result may be the same, but the journey is very different. In one case, you need to rely on your willpower and external pressure to achieve your goal, whereas in the other case you feel a natural pull towards the activity—even though … Continue reading Turning push goals into pull goals – Ness Labs →