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Parable of the Polygons - a playable post on the shape of society
A playable post on how harmless choices can make a harmful world.
How I Make Explorable Explanations
You want to share a powerful idea – an idea that could really enrich the lives of whoever you gift it to! But communication is hard. So how do you share an idea, in such a way that makes sure the…
«“What makes [traditional teaching] so ineffective is that it answers questions the student hasn’t thought to ask. [...] You have to help them love the questions.”»
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Parable of the Polygons
A playable post on how harmless choices can make a harmful world.
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I Do And I Understand
Okay, Confucius probably wasn't talking about videogames. Still, you don't learn how to ride a bike from a lecture. You get on that bike, fall down, and learn from your mistakes. You don't learn how…
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How To Remember Anything Forever-ish
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The Evolution of Trust
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