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How We Learn

The New Science of Education and the Brain

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How We Learn

By: Stanislas Dehaene
Narrated by: Kaleo Griffith
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In today's technological society, with an unprecedented amount of information at our fingertips, learning plays a more central role than ever. In How We Learn, Stanislas Dehaene decodes its biological mechanisms, delving into the neuronal, synaptic and molecular processes taking place in the brain.

He explains why youth is such a sensitive period, during which brain plasticity is maximal, but also assures us that our abilities continue into adulthood and that we can enhance our learning and memory at any age. We can all "learn to learn" by taking maximal advantage of the four pillars of the brain's learning algorithm: attention, active engagement, error feedback and consolidation.

The human brain is an extraordinary machine. Its ability to process information and adapt to circumstances by reprogramming itself is unparalleled, and it remains the best source of inspiration for recent developments in artificial intelligence. The exciting advancements in AI of the last 20 years reveal just as much about our remarkable abilities as they do about the potential of machines. How We Learn finds the boundary of computer science, neurobiology, and cognitive psychology to explain how learning really works and how to make the best use of the brain's learning algorithms, in our schools and universities as well as in everyday life.

©2019 Stanislas Dehaene (P)2019 Penguin Audio
Biological Sciences Computer Science Developmental Psychology Education Machine Theory & Artificial Intelligence Neuroscience & Neuropsychology Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Science Human Brain Technology Data Science Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning
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I wish I had this book years ago!

Very easy to read and understand.
Well read and easy to listen.

Life changing with amazing new information and insights on learning.

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Gem of a book. Really useful!

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I learnt a lot about how brain works and how to make better use of it.

Amasing book to learn how we learn

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Dehaene’s book offers new insights and ideas researched from cognitive neuroscience. The Four Pillars provide an excellent model on which to base any curriculum or pedagogy. Thank you.

Critical reading for any teacher

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