Tag: learning

All the articles with the tag "learning".

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  learning

  6 Jul, 2026 · 7 min read

  Active Recall: The Technique That Beats Everything

  Retrieval practice, known as the testing effect, builds stronger long-term memory than any form of review. Evidence on why it works and how to apply it.

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  learning

  29 Jun, 2026 · 8 min read

  Why Most Learning Advice Is Folklore

  Decades of cognitive science show re-reading and highlighting are among the least effective study methods. Here is what actually builds durable memory.

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  brain

  24 Mar, 2026 · 7 min read

  Neuroplasticity: How Your Brain Rewires Itself

  Your brain physically changes shape based on what you do every day. Here is how it works, what helps, and what gets in the way.

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  welcome

  28 Jan, 2026 · 2 min read

  Why This Blog Exists

  Notes on AI, cybersecurity, mental health, and staying independent. I write to learn how things work and understand what's coming.