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The illusion of learning is the mistaken belief that we have learned something simply because we have read or listened to it
The illusion of learning can also occur when we rely too heavily on memorization and repetition rather than actively engaging with and critically evaluating the material.
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The concept of relevance holds great importance when it comes to memory retention. Your brain tends to retain information that it deems significant, hence it is essential to convince your brain about the importance of what you are learning in order to remember it.
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Syntopical Reading is a type of reading where multiple texts on the same subject are read and compared to gain a deeper understanding of the subject.
the reader selects the most important texts on the subject, reads them in parallel, and identifies the key ideas, arguments,...
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Practice: If you have learned a new skill, such as playing an instrument or coding, practice regularly to reinforce what you have learned and develop your proficiency.
Teach someone else: One of the best ways to solidify your understanding of a topic is to ...
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The power of syntopical reading lies in its ability to help readers gain a deeper and more comprehensive understanding of a subject by comparing and contrasting ideas across multiple texts.
This type of reading also helps readers develop critical thinking skills, as they must analyz...
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