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#682 Daniel Willingham: Why Don't Students Like School?

The Dissenter

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The Brain's Design and the Preference for Memory Over Thinking

This chapter explores the notion that the brain prefers to rely on memory rather than engage in thinking, leading to an explanation of why students may not enjoy school. The chapter illustrates the prevalence of memory-based decision-making, using the example of choosing bread in a supermarket.

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