How We Learn: The Surprising Truth About When, Where, and Why It Happens

by Benedict Carey

In his book, “How We Learn: The Surprising Truth About When, Where, and Why It Happens,” Benedict Carey, a science journalist, decodes the complex and often surprising processes of learning.

Rather than following conventional approaches that present learning as linear and easily controlled, Carey explores how and why we truly learn – and what insights we can draw from neuroscience to optimize our learning methods.

The book covers several intriguing topics, including:

• Distributed Learning: Instead of cramming everything at once, it’s more effective to break learning into multiple shorter sessions.
• Sleep and Learning: Sleep plays a crucial role in learning, particularly in consolidating memories.
• Spaced Repetition: How repeating content over longer periods strengthens memory recall.
• Multitasking: The impact of distractions and multitasking on learning performance.

Carey uses a mix of scientific studies and practical examples to illustrate his points.

“How We Learn” is an engaging and well-written book. It offers practical tips on how to optimize your memory and learn more effectively – whether for an exam, mastering a new skill, or simply recalling information in daily life.

This book is a highly recommended read for anyone looking to improve their memory and learning strategies.

🎧 Suitable as an audiobook? Yes.

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Genres

Learning Cognitive Science Education Psychology Productivity Neuroscience Memory