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How We Learn

Why Brains Learn Better Than Any Machine . . . for Now

Stanislas Dehaene

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Description

How We Learn (2020) explores the complex mechanisms by which the human brain processes, adapts, and retains information. Contrasting these natural learning capabilities with the current state of artificial intelligence, it highlights the advantages of human cognition and provides actionable insights for optimizing educational practices to fully harness cognitive potential.

Who Should Listen

  • Educators seeking to enhance learning strategies
  • Neuroscience enthusiasts exploring brain functionality
  • Parents interested in boosting children’s cognitive development

About the Authors

Stanislas Dehaene is a cognitive psychologist and neuroscientist who is chair of Experimental Cognitive Psychology at the Collège de France, Paris. He directs the INSERM-CEA Cognitive Neuroimaging Unit at NeuroSpin, a leading brain-imaging research center in Saclay, south of Paris. Renowned for his contributions to cognitive science, Dehaene was awarded the Grete Lundbeck Brain Prize in 2014, often regarded as the Nobel Prize of the field. He has authored several best-selling books, including Consciousness and the Brain and Reading in the Brain.