That's not the point I'm making. The point is that people do have "learning preferences" and these have an ultimate effect on learning. To use your example: so

That's not the point I'm making. The point is that people do have "learning preferences" and these have an ultimate effect on learning. To use your example: some people prefer listening to Roman history podcasts. Others would rather watch a film. Still others prefer a book. If you want to maximize learning, it seems best to pick the style/format most suited to your preferences.