Historically, very few discoveries were made out of thin air. Most of the greatest insights depended upon the intellectual ecology in which… — John Medina Copy Share Image
People try to apply directly results from the cognitive neurosciences directly to classroom practice and I have to tell you I am… — John Medina Brain Copy Share Image
If managers knew how deeply their behaviors could affect brain function - whether they are piling up too much work on someone… — John Medina Behavior Copy Share Image
“The more handles one creates at the moment of learning, the more likely the information is to be assessed at a later… — John Medina Education Copy Share Image
If you are curious, you won't be satisfied with the "tyranny of custom." People stuck in that rut might say "why?" and… — John Medina Copy Share Image
The problem in today’s economy is that people are typically starting a family at the very time they are also supposed to… — John Medina Copy Share Image
The brain processes meaning before detail. Providing the gist, the core concept, first was like giving a thirsty person a tall glass… — John Medina Brain Copy Share Image
One of the greatest predictors of academic success that exist is the emotional stability of the home. So if parents are interested… — John Medina Academic Copy Share Image
The brain cannot multitask. Multitasking, when it comes to paying attention, is a myth. The brain naturally focuses on concepts sequentially, one… — John Medina Copy Share Image
“Couples who regularly practice empathy see stunning results. It is the independent variable that predicts a successful marriage, according to behaviorist John… — John Medina Empathy Copy Share Image
“ A former fighter pilot, teaching at an aeronautics university, discovered how this works in the classroom. One of his students had been… — John Medina Fighter pilot Copy Share Image
The ability to double our biomass - not by waiting several million years and growing to be the size of an elephant… — John Medina Ability Copy Share Image
“Many families actively discourage the expression of tough emotions like fear and anger. Happiness and tranquility, meanwhile, make it to the top… — John Medina Child Copy Share Image
