Short Wave What Can Minecraft Teach Us About Learning?
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May 2, 2025 
Juana Sowers, host of All Things Considered and a passionate gamer, joins to explore the fascinating intersection of Minecraft and learning. They discuss how cognitive scientist Charley Wu's research highlights successful players who master both individual and collaborative strategies. The conversation reveals insights on social learning through gaming, along with intriguing connections between cooking and health issues, including a concerning rise in colorectal cancer. Tune in for laughs and enlightening science!
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Social and Individual Learning in Minecraft
- The most successful Minecraft players are those who flexibly switch between individual and social learning modes.
- This dynamic interplay between self-directed and social learning is key to adapting to varied situations.
Use Starch for Perfect Cacio e Pepe
- Add at least 1% starch to pasta water to prevent cheese clumping in Cacio e Pepe sauce.
- Aim for about 2.5% starch for the ideal creamy texture that coats pasta evenly.
Bacteria Linked to Early Colorectal Cancer
- Certain E. coli bacteria produce colibactin, a toxin linked to DNA damage and colorectal cancer mutations.
- Mutations caused by colibactin are found more in early-onset colorectal cancer cases in young people.