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This article in the Atlantic reviews the now commonly accepted idea that every human being has their own “style” of learning.  Some absorb information and ideas better from reading, some from hearing, some from visual presentations (some from daydreaming, some from hip hop, some from vaping, etc.).  Well… it sounded good.  But apparently there is little or no evidence that a person who is taught in the way they prefer, the way that is most comfortable to them — actually leads to better outcomes.  As the always relevant Emily Latella would say, “Nevermind!”

Reminds me when the entire US government swung into action to indoctrinate every American with the idea that carbohydrates were making us fat.  Thus leading to all of us to become really really fat.

Experts are useful and necessary.  But not infallible.Read More »Nevermind! Another Universally Accepted “Truth” Is Disproved