Discussing high intelligence is difficult, for many reasons. Some of the reasons are due to the problems of defining the term, determining how applicable it is to the subject at hand (or life in general), and the other practical concerns of talking about a complex subject....

Our individual and societal beliefs and habits about learning are often wrong. The [[illusion of competence]] is commonplace. Reading without trying to recall is the default practice, even though it’s extremely inefficient. Almost no one even knows about [[Spaced Repetition Learning]]. This book tri...

A Mind for Numbers A Mind for Numbers: How to Excel at Math and Science (Even If You Flunked Algebra) by Barbara Oakley offers practical strategies for learning difficult subjects, especially in STEM fields....

Lost in Thought Lost in Thought: The Hidden Pleasures of an Intellectual Life by Zena Hitz makes a compelling case for investing in a rich inner life through intellectual pursuits....