Visualization, memory, reading and research skills
To be honest I have not been doing visualization at all since I started to read above 5000 wpm. When I slow down and want to remember everything, I still use memory structures – more often than not I do not have to. Here is a short confession of what it feels like to be …
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The decimal numbers and metric system are not the only possible representation of measures. With computers today, we use mainly a binary representation of numbers. Hence it makes sense to have specific binary-friendly visualizations and memorizations. If you’re intrigued by the idea of tapping into your memory’s vast terrain through innovative methods drawn from Aboriginal …
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When we work in a browser we open many tabs. Different people will use different portfolios of tabs and windows. The thing is, we do not do this in our own heads when we multitask. And this can be fixed. You might notice that this is an advanced article on productivity. Before you dive into …
A personal brand statement is a concise one to two-sentence description of your abilities, expertise, and passions that explains how you can contribute to your field. You may be able to advance professionally or discover new prospects for commercial initiatives. Here’s what you need to know about personal brand statements and how they can help …
We use mental palaces to remember a large amount of knowledge. But what should we do, when faced with multiple snapshots of the event? I welcome you to mental skyscrapers. They can get tall, but the layout is unlikely to change. If you’re interested in improving your memory and learning some cool tricks from ancient …
How should we remember constants and variables? There are many formulas in sciences, and these formulas use constants and variables. Some of these constants and variables are almost abstract, like the Plank constant. How should we treat them? “Logical markers” are like mental signposts, helping you describe non-mathematical things in a precise and accurate way. …
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Have you ever felt that your study method is not effective enough or that, despite spending hours on books, the results are not what you expected? We present the SQ3R Method, a technique that has revolutionised traditional educational concepts and has proven to be a valuable tool on the path to academic success. What is …
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I always wonder about the limits of our knowledge. Socrates has shown millennia ago the limitations of conventional wisdom. The scientific method is more robust, but it is also limited. Not understanding something well enough is not ideal. Watching people die without any reasonable explanation is even worse. What can be done? Read some more here, …
People have a list of reasons for taking gap years in college or returning after a long period out of school. Many of the same concerns apply to corporate training. Family responsibilities, medical issues, and avoiding burnout are a few. We also see movie storylines centered around people returning to school, like “Larry Crowne”. Although …
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