Visualization, memory, reading and research skills
When creating a memory that lasts, our brains don’t store experiences the way a video camera would. Instead, we remember a highly selective version of events, guided by a powerful cognitive shortcut called the peak-end rule. Whether it’s a vacation, a wedding, or a trip to the dentist, the most emotionally intense moment (the “peak”) …
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Since the COVID19 crisis, the world has had one bad event after another. We get bad news all the time, and we need to deal with new information courageously. This is especially hard when speedreading, but even without it, consuming bad news without getting depressed and without shutting down is hard. Here I want to …
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The Australian tech industry, acknowledged for its colourful and progressive atmosphere, has been drastically shaped by means of the contributions of immigrant ladies. Their various backgrounds carry clean perspectives, which are vital for innovative hassle-solving and pushing technological boundaries. This article explores the significant effect of these women, how they may be shaping the technology …
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The rapid advance of artificial intelligence has made most university curricula obsolete. What to do in the face of this reality? It is estimated that by 2025, up to eighty-five million jobs will be replaced by some type of artificial intelligence. However, before panicking, we must also consider that up to ninety-seven million new jobs …
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Humor is one of the best coping mechanisms. It can also be very memorable. However, dark humor can be weaponized and can become toxic. Is there a way to use sarcasm safely and positively? Can there be a proper context for dark humor? Every April 1st I write about humor. Today, I want to take …
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In the kingdom of our mental landscapes, we possess the remarkable ability to shape vast territories of thoughts and ideas. Much like a skilled architect designs a city with rivers, bridges, and landmarks, we, too, can craft intricate mental cities that house our knowledge and understanding. This chapter delves into the art of “Landscaping” our …
How can we design and decorate our homes to improve the learning experiences? Is it possible? Is it expensive? This is a personal opinion based on my experimentation. This article talks about how the way we live can change our memory. It’s an important topic, and there’s a special course just for it. Here is …
Creating an efficient remote workspace is crucial for staying productive. Designating a dedicated area, establishing daily routines, and managing time effectively all help create a good work-from-home scenario. In this article, we explore setting up your workspace and staying productive while working from home. Set up a Productive Workspace A productive workspace allows you to …
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Culture has a huge influence on our intelligence and character. Before we have any chance to leverage our skills we are influenced by our family and mentors, the national and local culture, school, and extracurricular activities. These environmental factors affect the evolution of individuals and societies. Quite possibly personal success is equal part luck, hard …
If we consider the most stressful learning experience, the coping techniques that apply to it may apply to everything else. In many ways, immigration is such an experience and I have first-hand lessons to share. More reading here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, and here. Resilience and confidence are critical. I used …
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