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Scott H Youngby Scott Young1d ago
Sometimes the most powerful methods for learning better are also the simplest. In my latest video essay, I discuss the power of retrieval practice, and explain why students consistently underrate...
Scott H Youngby Scott Young8d ago
Few ideas have shaped my thinking about learning more than Anders Ericsson’s work on deliberate practice.
Scott H Youngby Scott Young17d ago
After twenty years of writing, I’ve developed a feeling for what my audience wants. I don’t always deliver, but I have, at the very least, a strong intuition whether an essay I write is going to...
Scott H Youngby Scott Young23d ago
Why do we forget so much of what we read in books? Is there a secret to remembering? In a recent video essay, I explain why what we already know has a much stronger influence on how much we’re able...
Scott H Youngby Scott Young1 Sept 2026
Why do students in East Asian countries perform so well in school? The data are clear. Here are the rankings for mathematics for PISA, an organization which compares educational performance...
Scott H Youngby Scott Young26 Aug 2026
Consider two different kinds of jobs: In the first job, there is prestige, interest and, in many instances, good pay and benefits.
Scott H Youngby Scott Young19 Aug 2026
Today is my birthday. Every year, for the last two decades, I’ve used this opportunity to indulge in a personal post reflecting on my life and plans for the future.
Scott H Youngby Scott Young6 Aug 2026
I hope you’re having a good summer! I’ve been meaning to do a newsletter sharing some thoughts on a few books I’ve read recently. Here are some books I found interesting: 1.
Scott H Youngby Scott Young30 Jul 2026
Recently a reader asked me how to stay motivated to do the work after being dealt a number of setbacks. How do you keep studying when you’ve failed the exam three times already?
Scott H Youngby Scott Young22 Jul 2026
A lot of ink is being spilled about the effects AI is having on learning and education. The drawbacks are obvious.
Scott H Youngby Scott Young16 Jul 2026
Creative skills often seem shrouded in mystery. While learning math and languages may be difficult, at least they are somewhat straightforward.
Scott H Youngby Scott Young30 Jun 2026
A major theme in my work is trying to find ways to learn more effectively—how do we gain skill or knowledge with less wasted time and effort?
Scott H Youngby Scott Young17 Jun 2026
Recently, I dug into the data on exercise and showed that, even if you really hate exercise, you would probably still be better off doing more than you do right now.
Scott H Youngby Scott Young15 Jun 2026
Physical exercise is a foundation for living a good life. It’s something all of us benefit from doing. Whether or not we particularly like running or lifting weights.
Scott H Youngby Scott Young4 Jun 2026
Learning multiplies the distinctions we can make. We learn to see differences between things we had previously been lumping together.
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