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The Meaning of Knowledge

Digitization already poses challenges for schools. However, the new AI technology also risks lowering young people's motivation to study

How to motivate young people

What David Yeager can teach us about how to best motivate the young people in our lives.

Why do kids lack mental endurance - and what is endurance anyway?

A recent teacher survey presents new findings about children's mental endurance - Professor Klingberg explains.

Is it worth the effort?

Professor Klingberg reflects on effect sizes and their importance in psychology and education.

Do you consider yourself a good multitasker? You may need to think again. This blog post explores how the limited bandwidth of our brain's control network makes it impossible to complete two cognitively demanding tasks at once.

The Similarities between the Learning of Children and AI

Explore the intersection of human cognition and artificial intelligence. This blog post delves into how the fields of cognitive neuroscience, psychology, and AI intertwine, offering insights into the shared fundamentals of learning and the potential for mutual advancements.

Free Will, the Brain, and Sapolsky

Professor Klingberg reflects on what neuroscience says about free will.

The Double Burden of Distractions

How social media both increases cognitive demand and decreases our capacity.

On Floods and Tsunamis of Information

Professor Klingberg reflects on what's happened since the publication of his first book, "The Overflowing Brain," seventeen years ago.

The Ripples and Whirlpools of the Brain

Have you ever walked into a room and completely forgot why you were there? You’re not alone, and there’s a neuroscientific explanation for it.

Screens and the Child's Brain: A Two-Way Street?

A recent meta-analysis on the effects of screens on children's brains misses one key thing: if you want to determine causality, the kinds of studies you look at makes a big difference.

Has Your Attention Span Been Cut in Half?

Professor Torkel Klingberg reflects on recent research on attention spans. Is there a difference between simply attending to a task and focusing deeply on something?

Grit or Quit?

Professor Torkel Klingberg considers one of life's eternal questions.

Effort and Ability | Considering the space for cognitive training in education

Our marketing director reflects on her years as an educator and considers the role working memory training might play in a child's learning journey.

Empower your focus: Enhancing attention with digital interventions

In the final instalment in our series on attention, we dive in to the world of cognitive training covering the past, present, and future of this fascinating field.

Embrace mindful living: Cultivating peripheral awareness and sustained attention

In this blog post, we explore the challenges of staying present and the benefits of cultivating mindfulness.

Employ Deep Work: Overcoming distractions in a demanding world

Explore the transformative power of "Deep Work" with our blog, as we decode Cal Newport's insights to supercharge your focus and productivity in today's distraction-filled world.

Regaining Focus: Decoding the battle for your attention

Fredrik Köhler contemplates the many forces vying for our attention, and considers the consequences of our fixation on instant gratification.

Who gets your attention?

Fredrik Köhler, Cogmed Applications Coordinator, reflects on the nature of attention.