Chapter 1Introduction
Welcome!
Thanks for picking up this book. Together, we’re going to journey through bits of cognitive science, neuroscience, and learning and behavioral theory. You’ll see surprising aspects of how our brains work and see how you can beat the system to improve your own learning and thinking skills.
We’re going to begin to refactor your wetware—redesign and rewire your brain—to make you more effective at your job. Whether you’re a programmer, manager, “knowledge worker,” technogeek, or deep thinker, or if you just happen to have a human brain you’d like to crank up, this book will help.
I’m a programmer, so my examples and rants will be directed at the world of software development. If you’re not a programmer, don’t ...
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