While “Gedankenexperiment” (literally “thought experiment”) was a term initially coined by the 19th century Danish physicist and chemist Hans Christian Ørsted, many claim that the common mental technique can be traced all the way back …
3 Famous Thought Experiments, or The Art of Counterfactuals Continue Reading »
Whether for a holiday or a birthday, most of us have to come up with gifts to give at multiple times throughout the year. As you might guess, my bias is to give gifts with …
10+ Educational Gift Ideas for the Lifelong Learners in Your Life Continue Reading »
Often one of the main barriers to solving a problem is an inability to see the problem in a way that is likely to spark solutions. A source I return to again and again to …
For creative problem solving, bust these 6 perceptual blocks Continue Reading »
Many of us know someone who journals. Maybe we pride ourselves on our own journaling habits. And I’ll bet if you read enough biographies, you’ll find everyone from artists to scientists to executives who prioritize …
How to Journal – and Journaling Ideas – for Learning and Health Continue Reading »
If you are a dedicated lifelong learner, then not being able to remember things – particularly things you’ve put a lot of effort into learning – can be really frustrating. So often, though, the issue …
How to Use the Method of Loci – The 2500-Year-Old Memory Hack Continue Reading »
In an age of YouTube channels, Instagram feeds, podcasts, and livestreams, it’s easy to overlook the benefits of reading or make the time to read more. But it turns out that devoting significant time to …
The Benefits of Reading – Why and How to Read More Continue Reading »
We all have personal development goals. Some of them are more intentional than others, and only a fraction of which come to fruition. So what separates achieving goals from wishful thinking? After taking a look …
9 Science-Based Strategies for Achieving Personal Development Goals Continue Reading »
Weeds can can emerge from just about any piece of ground where their roots can crack the earth, but producing a bountiful harvest of nutritious plants requires careful attention to and cultivation of the soil. …
7 Characteristics of a Fertile Learning Context Continue Reading »
