Tag Archives: Mastery

Mind the Brain

Posted on 20 October, 2017 by alfin2101

The better you can understand your brain, the better you can understand your own mind. And understanding your own mind is an open door to self-liberation and freedom. Short of that, every human being is a slave to mindless habits, … Continue reading →

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Dangerous Child Method vs. Robinson Curriculum

Posted on 28 July, 2017 by alfin2101

The following article is cross-posted from The Dangerous Child blog The Robinson Curriculum Teaches the Basics The homeschool curriculum devised by Arthur Robinson, PhD., prepares children and youth to excel in the challenging modern world of rapidly advancing science and … Continue reading →

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Is “Image” Really Everything?

Posted on 31 May, 2017 by alfin2101

Note: In an age when most of mainstream international media is united in prosecuting an “image war” against an unconventional but accomplished US president — using unnamed sources, innuendo, and all the weapons of propaganda — we must remember the … Continue reading →

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Mastery is More Than a Matter of Time

Posted on 28 May, 2016 by alfin2101

… the difference between experts and less skilled subjects is not merely a matter of the amount and complexity of the accumulated knowledge; it also reflects qualitative differences in the organization of knowledge and its representation (Chi, Glaser & Rees, … Continue reading →

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