Absorption without synthesis is akin to information that goes in one ear and out the other, while synthesis without absorption is, well, not possible.
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The second aspect of how the brain learns is information synthesis, which is how your brain analyzes, processes, manipulates, and understands the information you took in during the absorption phase.
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not merely whether you’re paying attention or not, but the state of mind you’re in when you pay attention.
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The first is information absorption.
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important to break down the process of learning into a few distinct aspects.
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The hippocampus is the structure that creates memories, and without it, we can have a full, rich experience of the present moment—but be able to return to it again in the form of “stored” memories.
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this book tries to understand the brain’s natural capacities in order to work with them.
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Armed with this knowledge, we can work with our brains to their greatest potential, in much the same way as an understanding of anatomy and biology helps an athlete perform at their physical peak.