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Benedict Carey, a veteran science journalist, demystifies the myths that surround successful learning. Drawing on recent research in cognitive science, he demonstrates that from birth our brains learn automatically, efficiently, and often unconsciously. The book argues that the conventional wisdom about disciplined study—quiet rooms, strict schedules, relentless repetition—constrains our natural learning processes. By spotlighting strategies such as strategic forgetting, sleep consolidation, and purposeful day‑dreaming, Carey shows how to harness the brain’s innate habits to retain and apply new information more effortlessly. Practical tips are woven throughout, inviting readers to rethink their study routines and create learning that feels less like work and more like a natural part of everyday life.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Psychology/Cognitive Psychology
Authors: Benedict Carey
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