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The Surprising Thing About How We Learn

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'The Surprising Thing About How We Learn' by Benedict Carey explores the science of learning, revealing counterintuitive strategies for improving memory and understanding.

Carey challenges conventional wisdom about studying, presenting evidence-based techniques for effective learning.

The book covers topics such as interleaving, spacing, and forgetting, explaining how these methods can enhance long-term retention.

Carey emphasizes the importance of embracing difficulty and variation in the learning process.

'The Surprising Thing About How We Learn' provides practical advice for students, teachers, and anyone seeking to optimize their learning abilities.

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, who describes its premise as the idea that learning something new requires forgetting something old.
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