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Train Your Brain to Remember Anything You Learn With This Simple, 20-Minute Habit
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How To Read A Self-Help Book In 90 Minutes
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~16 min read · 659 saves · 2020-02-27 · Matthew Cobb · The long read: For decades it has been the dominant metaphor in neuroscience. But could this idea have been leading us astray all along?
