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Psychology · 20 min

A Mind for Numbers: How to Excel at Math and Science

By Barbara Oakley

Explore the cognitive science behind effective learning, drawing insights from Barbara Oakley's 'A Mind for Numbers.' This episode unpacks the brain's dual thinking modes, strategies for overcoming procrastination, and the power of 'chunking' to master any complex subject.

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Psychology
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“Explore the cognitive science behind effective learning, drawing insights from Barbara Oakley's 'A Mind for Numbers.' This episode unpacks the brain's dual thinking modes, strategies for overcoming procrastination, and the power of 'chunking' to master any complex subject.”

— Barbara Oakley, A Mind for Numbers: How to Excel at Math and Science

What it is about

learning science, cognitive psychology, effective learning

Who it is for

Best suited to listeners who want a clearer working understanding of learning science, cognitive psychology, effective learning and better judgment in how they apply it.

The author

Barbara Oakley brings a credible and useful lens to learning science, cognitive psychology, effective learning, with enough subject command to make the book worth hearing.

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Barbara Oakley

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