Chapter 1
The brain on action
Chapter 2
Masterclasses of the real world
Chapter 3
Hacks for your daily life
YOUR GOAL
Master of Do it to learn it
Ch 1 · The brain on action
007skaty Drawing diagrams or speaking aloud forces your prefrontal cortex to work harder, creating multiple memory retrieval paths
007skaty An athlete leaps over a glowing, downward-sloping curve on a vibrant running track.
BETA
007skaty Tap correct patterns to discover how your brain applies new skills in real time.
Fun Fact
Brain rewiring speed: Active practice can speed up your brain's internal electrical signals from 2 miles per hour to over 200 miles per hour.
Quiz
What is the name of the insulating layer that wraps around brain axons during physical practice?
Quiz
By how many times can myelin increase the speed of electrical signals in the brain?
007skaty The generation effect explains why creating your own information improves memory
Quiz
According to the generation effect, how does producing your own explanation affect your memory?
Quiz
Which part of the brain is signaled that information is vital when we apply it immediately?
Quiz
Which brain region is forced to work harder when we actively draw diagrams or speak new concepts aloud?
Quiz
What percentage of new information do humans typically forget within 24 hours if it is not applied?