[Read5for5 📚] Repetition is the First Principle of All Learning

“Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I am not sure about the universe.”

― Albert Einstein

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Hi friends,

This is Kei and Kazuki from Glasp 👋

It's day 5, the last day of the 5 Day Reading Challenge 📚✨ We made it!

Here are five good articles for today, so when you finish reading any of them, share them on Twitter with the hashtag, "#read5for5"! Let's read good articles together and connect with like-minded people 🤝

Today's Reading List 📚

(1) Intentional Curiosity: Get your Brain to Focus on What Matters by Anne-Laure Le Cunff (5 mins)

• Neuroscience Insights: The article explores the connection between curiosity and focus, explaining that while the prefrontal cortex is responsible for focused tasks, the parietal cortex handles distractions, both integral to managing our attention.

• Intentional Curiosity: It introduces the concept of intentional curiosity, a skill to direct one's attention deliberately towards important tasks by managing distractions effectively using the brain's attentional resources.

• Practical Focus Strategies: The text provides practical methods for enhancing focus, such as removing distractions, increasing attentional load, and monitoring distractions to better manage and utilize them in fostering curiosity and creativity.

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(2) Repetition is the First Principle of All Learning by Robert F. Bruner (5 mins)

• Repetition is crucial for deep learning, as it enables the gradual build-up of engagement with ideas, leading to a critical mass where the student fully grasits the concept. Revisiting topics reinforces understanding and cements knowledge into one's awareness.

• Effective teaching should intentionally incorporate repetition in various forms, such as during individual class sessions, across modules, and through diverse methods like oral, written, and interactive student engagements to enhance learning.

• While designing courses, educators should consider creating multiple opportunities for revisiting ideas, thus supporting educational goals like self-paced discovery, consistent thought clarity, and deep learning, although implementing this effectively can be challenging.

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(3) The Purpose Of Life Is Not Happiness: It’s Usefulness by Darius Foroux (4 mins)

• The text challenges the common belief that happiness is the primary purpose of life, suggesting instead that a life aimed at being useful—creating, helping others, and making a difference—is more fulfilling and meaningful.

• The author reflects on personal experiences and societal observations to argue that happiness derived from consumption or achievement is fleeting and unsatisfying, whereas happiness as a byproduct of usefulness leads to a more substantial and lasting satisfaction.

• By citing examples of everyday acts of usefulness and influential figures who prioritize making a difference, the text encourages readers to reevaluate their life goals and engage in activities that contribute positively to society and their sense of purpose.

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All of the articles in this 5-Day Reading Challenge are here, so please check them out if you missed them.
📚 All the Reading List for This Challenge 📚

Since this is the last day of the 5 Day Reading Challenge 📚✨, let’s celebrate and share your achievement 😉
🎉 Post Your Achievement 🎉

We've been excited to learn with you through the 5-Day Reading Challenge📚✨
See you again ;)

Best,
Glasp team

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