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General knowledge

LEARNING PLAN

General knowledge

In an era of information overload and widespread misinformation, the ability to think critically and synthesize knowledge across domains has become essential. This learning plan is ideal for curious individuals who want to move beyond surface-level understanding and develop a robust intellectual foundation that enables better reasoning, decision-making, and comprehension of our complex world.

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2 h 22 m
12 coursesUpdated 5 days ago
SapiensFactfulnessFrom Stardust to Civilization: Mind-Blowing Human History12 sources

How This Learning Plan Was Made

This plan was crafted by BeFreed’s proprietary AI to help you learn General knowledge 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 knowledge.

What You'll Learn

  • Build a solid foundation of essential frameworks that correct misconceptions and reveal patterns across history, science, and civilization
  • Develop critical thinking skills and mental models to identify misinformation and make sound decisions in complex situations
  • Master systems thinking to connect ideas across disciplines and understand how different fields of knowledge relate to each other
  • Gain interdisciplinary perspectives that help you see the big picture rather than isolated facts
  • Integrate insights from science, philosophy, and history into a coherent worldview that contextualizes humanity's place in the universe

Discover how the world really works through essential frameworks that correct common misconceptions and reveal patterns across history, science, and civilization.

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Sapiens

A sweeping narrative of human history

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Factfulness

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

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From Stardust to Civilization: Mind-Blowing Human History

Discover how humans went from unremarkable apes to space-traveling civilizations, plus surprising historical misconceptions that will change how you see the world.

11 m

Master critical thinking, mental models, and logical reasoning to cut through misinformation and make better decisions in an information-saturated world.

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Critical Thinking

Empower your mind with practical tools to enhance reasoning, make better decisions, and take control of your life.

9 m
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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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Unlock Your Intellectual Freedom Through Critical Thinking

Lena and Eli dive deep into transforming how you navigate information overload, revealing practical tools to question assumptions, evaluate evidence, and break free from mental traps that cloud your judgment.

10 m

Learn to see the big picture by understanding systems, making interdisciplinary connections, and exploring how ideas from different fields illuminate each other.

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Thinking in Systems

A concise guide to systems thinking, offering powerful tools for understanding and changing complex systems in our interconnected world.

12 m
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The Great Mental Models

Upgrade your thinking with powerful mental models to improve decision-making, productivity, and clarity in understanding the world.

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Cross-Domain Learning Revolution with BeFreed

Discover how AI-powered personalized learning breaks traditional educational barriers, enabling you to explore connections across multiple knowledge domains-from neuroscience to business-through engaging, adaptive content that matches your curiosity and learning style.

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Integrate deep perspectives from science, philosophy, and human history to develop a comprehensive worldview and understand humanity's place in the cosmos.

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Cosmos

Exploring 15 billion years of cosmic evolution and human knowledge

9 m
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Enlightenment Now

The case for reason, science, and human progress.

9 m
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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.

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