Adam Mastroianni on the Brain, the Ears, and How We Learn

Aug 14, 2023 · 01:05:49

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Adam Mastroianni discusses the mind's resistance to new ideas.
Explains the concept 'you can't reach the brain through the ears'.
Implications for teaching, learning, and belief systems.

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