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How to Think Like Sherlock Holmes
In this expert class, writer Maria Konnikova explores how Sherlock Holmes's rational sleuthing techniques can be applied to real-world science, enhancing our understanding of memory, creativity, and problem-solving.
Maria Konnikova
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The Well
Unlock your inner math genius, in 4 minutes
Yes, you CAN be a “math person” — as long as you follow these learning techniques.
Po-Shen Loh
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5mins
The Well
How to think like an expert
Poker pro Maria Konnikova on how to recognize which details matter and master the science of deduction.
Maria Konnikova
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