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Ep. 281: Learning Hard Things

Deep Questions with Cal Newport

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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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