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Mentioned in 9 episodes
Proust and the Squid
Book • 2007
In *Proust and the Squid*, Maryanne Wolf delves into the fascinating history of reading, from early writing systems to the neural pathways involved in reading.
The book highlights how reading transforms our brains and culture, and explores challenges such as dyslexia.
Wolf also discusses the implications of digital communication on reading habits.
The book highlights how reading transforms our brains and culture, and explores challenges such as dyslexia.
Wolf also discusses the implications of digital communication on reading habits.
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Mentioned in 9 episodes
Mentioned by 
Cal Newport as a great book on the intellectual advantages of reading challenging material.
Cal Newport as a great book on the intellectual advantages of reading challenging material.
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Ep. 359: Should We Fear Cognitive Debt?
Recommended by Cal Newport for its insights on the neuroscience of reading and the impact of different mediums on reading.
Cal Newport for its insights on the neuroscience of reading and the impact of different mediums on reading.993 snips
Ep. 238: The Joys of the Reading Life
Mentioned by Daniel Barcay as exploring how reading, writing, and thinking affect brain development.
389 snips
Rethinking School in the Age of AI
Mentioned by David Peña-Guzmán, discussing the neuroscience of reading and the distinction between slow and fast reading.
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Reading
Mentioned by Thatcher Wine as a book discussing how the invention of the printed book rewired our brains.
131. Knowledge, Books, and Curation with Thatcher Wine
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David Sparks , referring to Marianne Wolf's work on the effect of reading on the human brain.
David Sparks , referring to Marianne Wolf's work on the effect of reading on the human brain.
15: Blending Analogue and Digital Writing Systems, with David Sparks
Mentioned by Melissa as an excellent book.
[Listen Again] Building Fluency with POSSUM with Maryanne Wolf and Melissa Orkin
