Getting curious about how we learn, by Rohan Gunatillake

Meditative Story by WaitWhat

Aug 25, 202600:15:00Society & Culture

As he helps his youngest child prepare for her first day of school, Rohan offers us all a chance to practice three unique approaches to learning. Whether we’re hearing a new idea, analyzing that new idea, or putting that...

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