Description is a tool for learning

Describing something with accuracy forces you to understand it and learn more about it.

An accurate description needs the following:

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We find complex systems in many aspects of life, and solving these challenges requires understanding their various dimensions.

We can start understanding complex systems by describing them in detail from different angles. Complex systems have many parts tha...

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How Description Leads to Understanding

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Anyone can use these basic principles to make learning more effective.

Learn from your mistakes. Instead of repeating information over and over, think about what you did right and what you did wrong.
Practice should be varied. Change how you...

Forget - Approach any topic with an open mind. Set aside what you already know about it.
Act - Learning isn't a spectator sport. We learn more by creation than consumption. Takes notes. Ask questions. Focus and observe.
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