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> The brain is ultimately just a muscle. Make it stronger by working it out This seems like such an empowering way to look at learning, and one I think many of
by gypsy_boots 11y ago
> The brain is ultimately just a muscle. Make it stronger by working it out
This seems like such an empowering way to look at learning, and one I think many of us are prone to forget. Even masters don't just arrive at their talent, they too have to work at it, over and over, day after day.
- henrikeh 11y agoIt is, however, also ultimately wrong to state the brain is "just a muscle". In "Make it stick" they mention some research into this aspect: practice of a specific mental skill has little influence on other mental skills. As with all analogies it should not be taken too far.
- gypsy_boots 11y agoAgreed, maybe it would be more clear to take out "just" and emphasize that the brain is a muscle. > practice of a specific mental skill has little influence on other mental skills Care to elaborate on this? I'm trying to imagine what you mean here.
- purpled_haze 11y ago> emphasize that the brain is a muscle. Instead, maybe emphasize that the brain is similar to a muscle. Speaking metaphorically could be confusing to some.
- vdnkh 11y ago>practice of a specific mental skill has little influence on other mental skills I disagree. Take reading, for example. Does reading not make you a better writer?