“The difference between predictions and outcomes is the key to understanding a strange property of learning: if you’re predicting perfectly, your brain doesn’t need to change further… Changes in the brain happen only when there’s a difference between what was expected and what actually happens.”

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@jon85p Where is this quote from? That's fascinating and support for flash card based learning methods.

@omi "Livewired: Inside Story of the Ever-changing Brain" by Dr. David Eagleman ✨
I haven't read it yet, but I have it on my waiting list because of the great comments it has.

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