The Best Articles in Learning

After more than two decades as an anchor for ABC News, an on-air panic attack sent Dan Harris's life in a new direction: he became a dedicated meditator and, to some, even a guru. But then an…

The term neurodiversity conveys the idea that there is no single right way of thinking, learning, or behaving, and is often used in the context of autism spectrum disorder. A growing self-ad...

Many of us would like to have more time to read, but life can get in the way of picking up a book. What are strategies that actually work?

«However, speed reading limits your comprehension of the novel, reducing the accuracy of what you read and hindering how much you retain of the story»

Don't set goals. Passion is bullshit. Mediocre skills are valuable. These are just a few of the unexpected truths you'll discover in Scott Adams' new book. Here are 10 more takeaways.

«You can’t be generous to others if you’re not in a good place. Adams argues that once your needs are met, you can focus on the needs of others.»

The path to mastery is long, winding and hugely fulfilling. Use this map to navigate and overcome any bumps along the way

What is wisdom? Here, according to those who study it, are some answers and practical tips for making wiser decisions in your life.

«“A highly intelligent fool may not recognize that such a tradeoff exists in the first place,”»

A new book explores the psychology of mastering skills and absorbing information

«One thing that helps with memory is if they’re emotional. You will not forget the name of the person that you gave your first kiss to.»

Being emotionally intelligent matters most during conflict. And if we master that, it can lead to very good results. Here's how to improve...

Here lies the paradox of goals: Setting goals is a guarantee for disillusionment whether we reach the desired state or not, and yet working toward goals is an important part of evolving as a person.…

«It is tempting during such liminal moments to cling on to a ladder – any ladder – to regain an illusory sense of control and progression.»

In a world driven by rapid changes in technology, being a generalist is no longer enough. To support the fast-moving targets of global businesses, the versatilist now prevails.

We are experiencing change fatigue at an unprecedented scale. The cognitive system that allows us to deal with acute stressful situations has been drained. Our “mental surge capacity” is depleted.

«Instead of resisting change, adding to the load we put on our adaptive systems, we can strive to accept, embrace, and even foster change in a way that leads to personal growth.»

Commentary: That green owl is haunting me.

You spend years trying to learn new stuff but then look back and realize that maybe like 10 big ideas truly changed how you think and drive most of what you believe. Brent Beshore recently listed the…

Ten well-chosen books are usually enough to understand the expert consensus on any reasonable question you might have.

«Ten well-chosen books are usually enough to understand the expert consensus on any reasonable question you might have.»

Ideas to help you make sense of the world

«39. Principle Of Humanity: Every single person is exactly what you would be if you were them. This includes your political opponents. So instead of dismissing them as evil or stupid, maybe seek to understand the circumstances that led them to their conclusions»

Our brain is wired to reduce uncertainty. The unknown is synonymous with threats that pose risks to our survival. The more we know, the more we can make accurate predictions and shape our future. The…

«Put simply, their results suggest that our brain redirects its energy towards resolving uncertainty, at the expense of other cognitive tasks.»

In 2004 the New York Times interviewed Stephen Hawking, the late scientist whose motor-neuron disease left him paralyzed and unable to talk since age 21. Apparently in a good mood, the Times asked…

«there’s almost a complete ignorance of expectations, especially managing them with as much effort as we put into changing our circumstances.»

This year I worked on fascinating projects in energy, media and health* at Magnetic, and learned many learnings.

Ten central ideas to keep in mind whenever you need to learn anything new.

«How much you’re able to learn depends on what you already know. Research finds that the amount of knowledge retained from a text depends on prior knowledge of the topic»

I’ve learned a lot about building startups over the past few years, and have become much more opinionated on how to do it well. I spent the last 2 years at Clubhouse, where my learning was…

«Importantly, don’t just tell, rather show users how you want them to engage. Collaboration between community and product can be very valuable here.»

How to efficiently get what you need out of reading, multiple books at a time

«when I’m reading a non-fiction book, I focus on locating and removing the most valuable pieces of information from it quickly as possible»

There are no transcendent insights that rise above human difference. Yet wisdom exists if we look in the right places