Neuroscientists are increasingly convinced that the fastest way to learn something new is not to grind longer, but to pause ...

Some people seem to pick up new skills the way a sponge soaks up water, while others grind through repetition with only modest gains. The gap can look like talent or luck, but neuroscience is ...

Traditional learning often relies on passive consumption, such as reading books, watching videos, or listening to podcasts. While these methods provide valuable information, they frequently lack ...

Mastering new skills or understanding complex topics can feel challenging, but NotebookLM, an AI-powered tool, offers effective strategies to simplify the learning process. By combining advanced ...

In most careers, a time comes when learning something that’s hard to comprehend in less time than would be ideal becomes integral to one’s performance and continued success in a professional role.

My colleagues and I conducted research that found the fast learner is largely a myth. Here’s something I wrote about the topic for Character Lab as a Tip of the Week: Growing up, I felt that I learned ...