How We Learn book cover

How We Learn by Benedict Carey Summary

How We Learn
Benedict Carey
3.91 (7341 Reviews)
Psychology
Education
Productivity
Überblick
Wichtige Erkenntnisse
Autor
Häufige Fragen

Overview of How We Learn

Forget everything you thought about learning. Benedict Carey's "How We Learn" demolishes study myths with science-backed strategies that work counterintuitively better. Discover why cramming fails, why forgetting helps memory, and how pre-testing creates mental pathways educators are now adopting nationwide.

Similar books to How We Learn

Entdecke Deine Art zu Lernen
Kurzfassung8Min

Erlebe das Buch durch die Stimme des Autors

Vertiefung42Min

Verwandle Wissen in fesselnde, beispielreiche Erkenntnisse

Lernkarten8 Erkenntnisse

Erfasse Schlüsselideen blitzschnell für effektives Lernen

Spaß22Min

Genieße das Buch auf unterhaltsame und ansprechende Weise

Mehr wie dieses

book cover
How We Learn
Stanislas Dehaene
book cover
How Learning Works
Susan A. Ambrose
book cover
Make It Stick
Peter C. Brown
book cover
Learn Better
Ulrich Boser
book cover
The Way They Learn
Cynthia Ulrich Tobias
book cover
How We Think
John Dewey
book cover
Why We Remember
Charan Ranganath
book cover
Learn Like a Pro
Barbara Oakley
book cover
Going Solo
Eric Klinenberg
book cover
The Problems of Philosophy
Bertrand Russell
book cover
Everybody Writes
Ann Handley

Wichtigste Erkenntnisse

1

Everything You Thought About Learning Is Probably Wrong

play
00:00
00:00

What if the guilt you feel about studying at coffee shops instead of quiet libraries is completely misplaced? What if taking a break when you're stuck isn't procrastination but a crucial step toward breakthrough? Benedict Carey's exploration of learning science reveals something radical: the brain doesn't work like a muscle requiring disciplined repetition. Instead, it's a sophisticated, quirky organ that thrives on interruption, distraction, and even forgetting. With 100 billion neurons forming networks capable of storing a million gigabytes of information, your brain constantly rewires itself-not through rigid discipline, but through strategic chaos. The research demolishes decades of educational dogma, revealing that those students who seem to learn effortlessly aren't blessed with better genes; they've simply stumbled upon techniques that align with how our brains actually function. This isn't just academic theory-it's immediately practical knowledge that can transform how you approach any learning challenge, from mastering a language to preparing for career-defining exams.

2

Your Memory Is a Living Network That Rewrites Itself

3

Forgetting Is Your Brain's Most Sophisticated Feature

4

Context Variation and Spacing Make Knowledge Stick

5

Testing Is the Learning Itself, Not Just Measurement

6

Strategic Breaks and Random Practice Unlock Breakthrough

7

Reclaim Your Natural Learning Power

Entdecke Deine Art zu Lernen
How We Learn ist nicht nur ein Buch — es ist eine Meisterklasse in Psychology. Um Ihnen zu helfen, die Lektionen auf die für Sie beste Weise aufzunehmen, bieten wir fünf einzigartige Lernmodi an. Ob Sie ein Tiefdenker, ein schneller Lerner oder ein Geschichtenliebhaber sind, es gibt einen Modus, der zu Ihrem Stil passt.

Kurzfassungs-Modus - Lesen oder hören Sie die Zusammenfassung von How We Learn in 8 Minuten

Kurzfassung
Kurzfassung
Zusammenfassung von How We Learn in 8 Minuten

Zerlegen Sie die Kernideen von How We Learn in leicht verständliche Punkte, um zu verstehen, wie innovative Teams kreieren, zusammenarbeiten und wachsen.

play
00:00
00:00

Lernkarten-Modus - Top 8 Erkenntnisse aus How We Learn auf einen Blick

Lernkarten
Lernkarten
Top 8 Erkenntnisse aus How We Learn auf einen Blick

Destillieren Sie How We Learn in schnelle Gedächtnisstützen, die die Schlüsselprinzipien von Offenheit, Teamarbeit und kreativer Resilienz hervorheben.

Flash Mode Swiper

Spaß-Modus - Lektionen aus How We Learn erzählt in 22-Min Geschichten

Spaß
Spaß
Lektionen aus How We Learn erzählt in 22-Min Geschichten

Erleben Sie How We Learn durch lebhafte Erzählungen, die Innovationslektionen in unvergessliche und anwendbare Momente verwandeln.

play
00:00
00:00

Personalisieren-Modus - Lesen oder hören Sie die Zusammenfassung von How We Learn in 0 Minuten

Personalisieren
Personalisieren
Erleben Sie How We Learn auf Ihre Weise.

Fragen Sie alles, wählen Sie die Stimme und erschaffen Sie gemeinsam Erkenntnisse, die wirklich bei Ihnen ankommen.

Personalize Mode

Von Columbia University Alumni in San Francisco entwickelt

BeFreed vereint eine globale Gemeinschaft von über 200.000 wissbegierigen Menschen

"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."

@Moemenn
platform
star
star
star
star
star

"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."

@Chloe, Solo founder, LA
platform
comments
12
likes
117

"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."

@Raaaaaachelw
platform
star
star
star
star
star

"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."

@Matt, YC alum
platform
comments
12
likes
108

"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."

@Erin, Investment Banking Associate , NYC
platform
comments
254
likes
17

"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."

@djmikemoore
platform
star
star
star
star
star

"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."

@Pitiful
platform
comments
96
likes
4.5K

"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."

@SofiaP
platform
star
star
star
star
star

"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"

@Jaded_Falcon
platform
comments
201
thumbsUp
16

"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."

@OojasSalunke
platform
star
star
star
star
star

"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."

@Leo, Law Student, UPenn
platform
comments
37
likes
483

"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"

@Cashflowbubu
platform
star
star
star
star
star

"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."

@Moemenn
platform
star
star
star
star
star

"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."

@Chloe, Solo founder, LA
platform
comments
12
likes
117

"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."

@Raaaaaachelw
platform
star
star
star
star
star

"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."

@Matt, YC alum
platform
comments
12
likes
108

"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."

@Erin, Investment Banking Associate , NYC
platform
comments
254
likes
17

"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."

@djmikemoore
platform
star
star
star
star
star

"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."

@Pitiful
platform
comments
96
likes
4.5K

"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."

@SofiaP
platform
star
star
star
star
star

"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"

@Jaded_Falcon
platform
comments
201
thumbsUp
16

"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."

@OojasSalunke
platform
star
star
star
star
star

"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."

@Leo, Law Student, UPenn
platform
comments
37
likes
483

"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"

@Cashflowbubu
platform
star
star
star
star
star

"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."

@Moemenn
platform
star
star
star
star
star

"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."

@Chloe, Solo founder, LA
platform
comments
12
likes
117

"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."

@Raaaaaachelw
platform
star
star
star
star
star

"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."

@Matt, YC alum
platform
comments
12
likes
108

"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."

@Erin, Investment Banking Associate , NYC
platform
comments
254
likes
17

"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."

@djmikemoore
platform
star
star
star
star
star

"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."

@Pitiful
platform
comments
96
likes
4.5K

"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."

@SofiaP
platform
star
star
star
star
star

"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"

@Jaded_Falcon
platform
comments
201
thumbsUp
16

"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."

@OojasSalunke
platform
star
star
star
star
star

"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."

@Leo, Law Student, UPenn
platform
comments
37
likes
483

"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"

@Cashflowbubu
platform
star
star
star
star
star
Starten Sie Ihre Lernreise, jetzt
Diese Zusammenfassung herunterladen

Erhalten Sie die How We Learn-Zusammenfassung als kostenloses PDF oder EPUB. Drucken Sie es aus oder lesen Sie es jederzeit offline.