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Dylan Wiliam on How the Brain Learns | Literacy and the Science of Learning

The Knowledge Matters Podcast

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The Chess Knowledge Paradox

This chapter examines an experiment by William Chase and Herbert Simon that revealed how expert chess players significantly outperform beginners due to their specialized knowledge. It emphasizes the importance of deliberate practice and familiarity with patterns in developing true expertise, while also addressing how knowledge impacts performance across different contexts.

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