Key Points Is the brain a general purpose machine, or a collection of specialized modules? This is a fundamental question in the field of neuroscience, and has been the subject of intense back-and-forth debate for centuries. Improvements in technology, statistical
Episode 6 – Optimizing the Performance of the Knowledge Worker
Key Takeaways #1 – The Value of Rest. Our natural inclination to think more is better often leads us to underestimate the value of rest. Yet, whether we’re looking to build muscle or brain, rest is essential. We grow when we
Episode 5 – Automaticity
Key Points Automaticity refers to our ability to engage in a behavior while our conscious mind is directed elsewhere. The creation of neural circuitry that supports it is the biological mechanism that allows us to compound knowledge throughout our lives,