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Improve my general knowledge

LEARNING PLAN

Improve my general knowledge

This learning plan is essential for anyone seeking to become a well-rounded thinker in our complex, interconnected world. It's particularly valuable for professionals looking to make better decisions, students aiming to broaden their intellectual horizons, and curious individuals who want to understand the fundamental forces shaping society, science, and human nature.

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SapiensThe Complete History of Human CivilizationFactfulness12 sources

How This Learning Plan Was Made

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

What You'll Learn

  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of human history, from early civilizations to modern global societies and the forces that shaped our world
  • Develop scientific literacy by learning how the universe operates, from cosmic origins to the principles behind everyday phenomena
  • Master critical thinking skills using mental models and frameworks to identify biases and make better decisions
  • Understand the big ideas in philosophy, economics, and psychology that drive human behavior and shape modern society
  • Build a connected knowledge base that helps you engage meaningfully with diverse topics and current events

Begin your journey by exploring the grand sweep of human history and civilization, discovering how we evolved from small tribes to global societies and the key forces that shaped our modern world.

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Sapiens

A sweeping narrative of human history

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The Silk RoadsSapiensThe Lessons of HistoryWorld History Timeline: Key Eras & Civilizations - MindMap AI
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The Complete History of Human Civilization

Journey through world history from the cognitive revolution to modern times, exploring how trade routes, shared beliefs, and grand transitions shaped our interconnected world. Discover why Asia was civilization's true center and what patterns from the past reveal about our future.

9 m
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Factfulness

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

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Develop a solid understanding of scientific thinking and the fundamental principles governing our universe, from cosmic origins to everyday phenomena.

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Enlightenment Now

The case for reason, science, and human progress.

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source 1source 2source 3Chronology of the universe - Wikipedia
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From Big Bang to Galaxies: The Ultimate Origin Story

Journey through 13.8 billion years of cosmic history, from the first moments after the Big Bang to modern galaxies and solar systems. Discover how quantum fluctuations became stars, planets, and ultimately us.

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What If? 2

A witty exploration of outlandish scenarios using real science, answering burning questions you never knew you had.

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Master the art of critical thinking by learning powerful mental models, cognitive biases, and frameworks that transform how you analyze information and make decisions.

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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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Asking the Right QuestionsCritical ThinkersCritical thinking: Skill development frameworkCritical Thinking Framework for any Classroom
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Master Critical Thinking: Escape Mental Traps

Discover how to overcome your brain's 'factory defects' and make better decisions. Learn practical techniques to ask better questions, avoid cognitive biases, and think clearly in our information-overloaded world.

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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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Explore the profound ideas that shape modern society by understanding philosophical thought, economic systems, and the psychological forces driving human behavior across cultures and time.

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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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Behave: The Biology of Humans at Our Best and Worst

In-depth look at human behavior and biology

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The Tipping Point

How ideas and behaviors spread rapidly

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