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General information

LEARNING PLAN

General information

This learning plan provides essential intellectual foundations for anyone seeking to think more clearly and understand the world more accurately. It's ideal for lifelong learners, professionals, and students who want to cut through misinformation, make better decisions, and grasp the big-picture forces shaping human civilization and progress.

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2 h 55 m
12 coursesUpdated 5 days ago
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How This Learning Plan Was Made

This plan was crafted by BeFreed’s proprietary AI to help you learn General information with ease. It is curated from in-depth research on the topic and structured around the most effective learning journeys proven by BeFreed users.

Each episode delivers bite-sized, high-impact lessons distilled from world-class sources — bestselling books, research papers, and expert insights. Together, they form a sophisticated yet accessible path to mastering General information.

What You'll Learn

  • Master evidence-based learning techniques to acquire knowledge faster and retain information longer
  • Build a foundational understanding of human evolution, history, and the forces that shape civilization
  • Develop critical thinking skills to identify biases, evaluate information, and avoid common cognitive traps
  • Learn mental models and frameworks for making better decisions in complex situations
  • Understand how reason, science, and humanist values have driven human progress and continue shaping our future

Master the science of learning itself—discover proven techniques for acquiring knowledge faster, retaining it longer, and building habits that make continuous learning natural and enjoyable.

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Make It Stick

Transform learning with science-backed strategies for durable memory and mastery.

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Master the Science of Learning Fast

Discover evidence-based techniques that transform how you acquire any skill. From memory champions to neuroscience research, learn why 80% of students use ineffective methods and how to unlock your brain's true potential.

9 m
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The First 20 Hours

Master new skills in just 20 hours with Josh Kaufman's systematic approach to rapid learning.

9 m

Explore the fundamental ideas that shape our understanding of humanity, history, and the world—from human evolution to how we systematically misunderstand reality and what science reveals about progress.

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Sapiens

A sweeping narrative of human history

9 m
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Factfulness

Ten reasons we're wrong about the world and why things are better

9 m
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The Classical Education You Missed

Explore the foundations of Western thought that many of us wish we'd learned in school, from Latin phrases to ancient philosophy, and discover why this knowledge remains relevant in our modern world.

47 m

Develop the intellectual tools to evaluate information, recognize biases, make better decisions, and think clearly in a world overflowing with misinformation and cognitive traps.

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The Art Of Thinking Clearly

Uncover cognitive biases and logical fallacies to make better decisions in all aspects of life through 99 insightful chapters.

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Mastering the Art of Critical Thinking

Discover a practical seven-step process to develop stronger critical thinking skills for better decision-making in everyday life, moving beyond natural intelligence to structured reasoning methods anyone can learn.

15 m
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Asking the Right Questions

A practical guide to critical thinking, teaching readers how to analyze arguments and make informed decisions through systematic questioning.

9 m

Grasp the big picture of human progress and enlightenment values—learn why reason, science, and humanism have transformed civilization and how evidence-based thinking shapes a better future.

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Enlightenment Now

The case for reason, science, and human progress.

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Philosophy's Greatest Hits: Think or Die Trying

Lena and Miles drag you kicking and screaming through 2,500 years of humanity's biggest brain battles-from Socrates to Nietzsche-while mercilessly calling out your intellectual laziness every step of the way.

33 m
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Calling Bullshit

A powerful toolkit for skepticism in our data-driven world, empowering readers to cut through misinformation and think critically.

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