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Learn Better: Mastering the Skills for Success in Life, Business, and School, or, How to Become an Expert in Just About Anything

by Ulrich Boser

Ulrich Boser’s "Learn Better" posits that mastering the art of learning is the “ultimate survival tool” in the contemporary world. It emphasizes that as technology rapidly transforms society, individuals must cultivate "expert thinking skills" to thrive. The central argument is that knowing *how* to learn and developing critical thinking abilities are paramount. A core tenet of effective learning, according to Boser, involves engaging with information meaningfully. By processing information deeply and connecting it to existing knowledge, individuals significantly enhance their recall and understanding compared to superficial engagement. The book ultimately champions a proactive approach to learning, advocating for strategies that foster profound comprehension and adaptability.

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the modern world requires that people know how to learn—and develop the thinking skills that matter.
Learning to learn is what experts call the “ultimate survival tool,” one of the most important talents of the modern era, the skill that precedes all other skills.
Technology is changing the world much faster than most people think, and he argued that people needed “expert thinking skills” to succeed.
If you think about information meaningfully, you are much more likely to remember that information than if you think about it at a superficial, meaningless level,

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