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Increase general knowledge

PLANO DE APRENDIZAGEM

Increase general knowledge

This learning plan is designed for intellectually curious individuals who want to build a coherent, reality-based understanding of the world rather than accumulating disconnected facts. It's ideal for lifelong learners, professionals seeking broader perspective, or anyone who feels their knowledge has significant gaps and wants a structured foundation spanning science, history, philosophy, and critical thinking.

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12 cursosAtualizado 11 days ago
SapiensCosmosFrom Stardust to Civilization: Mind-Blowing Human History12 sources

Como Este Plano de Aprendizagem Foi Criado

Este plano foi elaborado pela IA proprietária da BeFreed para ajudá-lo a aprender Increase general knowledge com facilidade. Ele é curado a partir de pesquisas aprofundadas sobre o tema e estruturado em torno das jornadas de aprendizagem mais eficazes comprovadas pelos usuários da BeFreed.

Cada episódio oferece lições concisas e de alto impacto destiladas de fontes de primeira linha — livros best-sellers, artigos de pesquisa e insights de especialistas. Juntos, eles formam um caminho sofisticado, mas acessível, para dominar Increase general knowledge.

O Que Você Aprenderá

  • Understand the complete narrative of existence from the Big Bang through cosmic evolution to the development of human civilization
  • Build a science-based mental framework for understanding how natural systems, technology, energy, and society actually function
  • Master essential mental models and critical thinking techniques to overcome cognitive biases and make sound decisions
  • Explore fundamental philosophical questions about meaning, ethics, and human nature while recognizing historical patterns that repeat across civilizations
  • Develop intellectual confidence by replacing misconceptions with evidence-based understanding across multiple domains of knowledge

Begin your knowledge journey by understanding the grand sweep of existence—from the origins of the universe to the rise of human societies and how we got here.

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Sapiens

A sweeping narrative of human history

9 m
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Cosmos

Exploring 15 billion years of cosmic evolution and human knowledge

9 m
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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

Develop a reality-based understanding of the world by learning to see through misconceptions and grasp the fundamental forces shaping our planet, society, and daily lives.

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Factfulness

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

9 m
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How the World Really Works

A scientist's guide to the fundamentals of energy, food, and material worlds shaping our survival and prosperity.

8 m
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Enlightenment Now

The case for reason, science, and human progress.

9 m

Upgrade your cognitive toolkit by mastering mental models, overcoming biases, and developing the critical thinking skills needed to navigate complexity and make better 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.

8 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.

8 m
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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.

9 m

Explore the deepest questions about existence, ethics, and meaning while understanding recurring patterns in human history and the philosophical frameworks that shape how we think about ourselves and society.

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The Lessons of History

A concise exploration of human history's patterns and lessons, distilling wisdom from millennia of civilization's triumphs and failures.

10 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.

33 m
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Homo Deus

Exploring humanity's future with tech and morality

10 m

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General information

PLANO DE APRENDIZADO

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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Learn interesting things

Learn interesting things

PLANO DE APRENDIZADO

Learn interesting things

This learning plan is designed for intellectually curious individuals who want to move beyond surface-level knowledge and develop a deeper understanding of the world. It's ideal for lifelong learners, professionals seeking broader perspective, or anyone who feels overwhelmed by information and wants a structured way to explore fascinating topics that truly matter.

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Explore fascinating subjects

Explore fascinating subjects

PLANO DE APRENDIZADO

Explore fascinating subjects

This learning plan is designed for intellectually curious individuals who want to develop a broad, interconnected understanding of the world. It's ideal for lifelong learners, professionals seeking to think more creatively across disciplines, and anyone who wants to engage more deeply with the big questions that shape our existence and future.

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Hope to learn more about the world around me

Hope to learn more about the world around me

PLANO DE APRENDIZADO

Hope to learn more about the world around me

This learning plan is designed for curious minds seeking a foundational understanding of how our world works across disciplines. Perfect for lifelong learners, professionals wanting broader context for their work, or anyone feeling overwhelmed by modern complexity and seeking clarity through integrated knowledge spanning history, science, and systems thinking.

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Varied topics, trivia

Varied topics, trivia

PLANO DE APRENDIZADO

Varied topics, trivia

This learning plan is designed for curious minds who want to move beyond surface-level knowledge and develop a rich, interconnected understanding of the world. It's ideal for lifelong learners, professionals seeking broader perspective, and anyone who wants to think more systemically and make meaningful connections across diverse fields of knowledge.

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I want to become very knowledgeable, which includes general knowledge of history, facts, arts, and anything which broadens my mind and understanding of the world

I want to become very knowledgeable, which includes general knowledge of history, facts, arts, and anything which broadens my mind and understanding of the world

PLANO DE APRENDIZADO

I want to become very knowledgeable, which includes general knowledge of history, facts, arts, and anything which broadens my mind and understanding of the world

Broad knowledge acquisition forms the foundation of a well-rounded intellect and enables deeper understanding of our complex world. This learning plan benefits curious individuals seeking to expand their intellectual horizons, engage meaningfully with diverse ideas, and develop the mental tools for lifelong learning.

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Get to know differant things

Get to know differant things

PLANO DE APRENDIZADO

Get to know differant things

This learning plan is designed for curious minds who want to break out of narrow specialization and develop a broader, more interconnected understanding of the world. It's ideal for lifelong learners, career changers, and anyone seeking to think more critically and creatively by building knowledge across multiple disciplines and learning to see the bigger picture.

2 h 19 m4 Seções
Fun Facts & Deep Knowledge

Fun Facts & Deep Knowledge

PLANO DE APRENDIZADO

Fun Facts & Deep Knowledge

This learning plan is designed for intellectually curious individuals who want to move beyond surface-level knowledge and develop a truly integrated understanding of the world. It's ideal for lifelong learners, professionals seeking to enhance their critical thinking abilities, and anyone who wants to build a robust mental framework that connects science, philosophy, and practical wisdom into a coherent worldview.

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