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Humanity’s Superpower: Cumulative Cultural Intelligence, Not Just Long-Term Memory
Inspired and copied from: What is cumulative cultural evolution? Alex Mesoudi and Alex Thornton When we think about what makes …
The Complexity of Education: Limitations and Issues with Adopting an Evidence-Based Approach
In contemporary discourse on education, evidence-based practices are often heralded as the gold standard for improving learning outcomes. Borrowing from …
The Myth of Educational Expertise in an ill-Structured Domain
Education, as a domain, is fundamentally ill-structured. Unlike a basketball court with defined boundaries and rules, education lacks a clear …
Why expertise theory applied in entrepreneurship is flawed?
This is an updated version of my previous blog post that explored the flaws of effectuation. The series has two …
Understanding the Achievement Gap: Causes, Consequences, and Solutions
Education is often hailed as the great equalizer, a pathway to opportunity and upward mobility. Yet, for many students, this …
The Looping Effect in Education: Learning, Access, Credentials, and Labelling
The “looping effect,” a concept introduced by philosopher Ian Hacking, highlights the dynamic interplay between classifications and the individuals or …
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Gerd Gigerenzer’s Heuristics and potential application is Education and Learning
In a world filled with uncertainties and an overwhelming amount of information, decision-making can be a daunting task. Gerd Gigerenzer, …
Familial Socialism: A Powerful Predictor of Genius and Talent
Elon Musk, at just 12 years old, created a video game—an impressive achievement often hailed as evidence of innate genius …
What Works May Hurt: A Critical Review of Side Effects in Education
Yong Zhao’s article, What works may hurt: Side effects in education (2017), presents a compelling critique of the education system’s …
Most improvements in learning motor task comes during the breaks between practice sessions
Research has shown that taking breaks is an important part of learning. A new study suggests that even small breaks …
“Those Who Teach Can’t Do?” A Nuanced Take on Performance and Pedagogy
In high-performance domains—be it sports, academia, or entrepreneurship—a familiar debate often arises: Can the best performers also be great teachers? …
Artificial Intelligence and Human Learning: A Dynamic Perspective
In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has risen as both a marvel of technological advancement and a mirror reflecting the …
The Credentialism Dilemma in Global Education: Exploiting vs. Exploring
In today’s educational landscape, the focus on credentials and standardized testing to gain access to top institutions has become a …
The Myth of Cognitive Intelligence and the Power of Cumulative Cultural Intelligence
Human intelligence is often portrayed as something that resides within the brain—a product of individual cognition, separate from external influences …
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Possessive Individualism in Education, Learning, and Life Success
The concept of possessive individualism, as articulated by Macpherson (1962; 2010), portrays individuals as the sole proprietors of their capacities, …
How Will AI Transform Legal Professional Learning and Skills?
In the legal profession, the capacity for learning, adapting, and evolving is central to staying relevant and effective. Lawyers navigate …
Do We Really Need to Coursify Everything?: Complexity perspective
In our modern world, where structured education dominates, there is a pervasive trend to “coursify” almost every aspect of human …
Reconsidering the Trade-Off Between Expertise and Flexibility: A Review of Erik Dane’s Perspective
In the paper Reconsidering the Trade-Off Between Expertise and Flexibility: A Cognitive Entrenchment Perspective, Erik Dane explores the nuanced relationship …
Schools are not labs: Questioning the blind use of Evidence based approach in Education(Video)
In recent years, there has been a growing call to educators to embrace an “evidence-based” approach, branding it as the …
The Secret to Exam Preparation: Insights from Anders Ericsson
When it comes to academic success, traditional wisdom often emphasizes rote memorization as a cornerstone of effective exam preparation. However, …
World-Centered Education with Gert Biesta: How’s it different from Child-Centered vs Curriculum-Centered approach
Gert Biesta, a leading voice in educational philosophy, critiques conventional approaches to education and offers a transformative alternative: world-centered education …
AI in Language Learning: Breaking Down Barriers
Language learning has always been a gateway to cultural exchange and global connectivity. However, the journey to mastering a new …
Being wrong showed a path to success. Why mistakes and failures are desirable ?
Being wrong showed a path to success https://t.co/D8qjIfB1CO— Kiran Johny (@johnywrites) October 13, 2017https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Malcolm Gladwell used the learning science …
Breaking the Myth of Possessive Individualism: What Socioeconomic Studies on Educational Performance Reveal
For decades, educational performance has been framed as a reflection of individual effort, intelligence, and perseverance. This narrative, rooted in …
Block Practice vs. Randomized Practice: The Path to Mastering and Transferring Skills
When it comes to skill development, especially in high-stakes fields like sports, education, or professional growth, the debate between block …