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Ep. 281: Learning Hard Things
Deep Questions with Cal Newport
The Incentive Structures Behind Effective Study Advice
This chapter examines the effectiveness of study advice from books versus digital platforms like YouTube, highlighting how popularity often stems from word-of-mouth. It argues that high-quality content, including podcasts, thrives on authentic recommendations instead of algorithmic promotion.
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