Category Archives: Concentration

The languages of learning: fragrance

Posted on October 29, 2012 by julianstodd

I’m sat drinking a Turkish coffee in the Arab quarter. I fly home tonight, but today is a chance for reflection. It’s hot and humid, as it has been everyday. There’s a faint scent of cardamon, a dusky kind of … Continue reading →

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Orientation: taking the time to find your feet when learning

Posted on September 6, 2012 by julianstodd

I was walking through London late last night when a stranger walked up, looking lost. He was laden with bags, had lost his friend and couldn’t find his hotel. It’s a disorientating experience being away from home, being somewhere new, … Continue reading →

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Fables or Thrillers? Why some things are harder to remember than others

Posted on August 21, 2012 by julianstodd

Some things are just easy to remember, whilst others are much harder. I was listening to an audiobook yesterday about consciousness. It gave a really fascinating view of ‘the democracy of self’, talking about how low level ‘zombie’ systems constantly … Continue reading →

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The value of being the same

Posted on June 18, 2012 by julianstodd

Do you fit in? Are you average height? Can you cook a perfectly acceptable dinner? Are your sales figures firmly in the middle of the bell curve? Do you lead from the front or ride in the middle of the … Continue reading →

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What colour is Google? How we are incredibly efficient at remembering not much at all.

Posted on March 28, 2012 by julianstodd

Last night i went to a pub quiz with some friends. Now, i don’t know if you frequent pub quizzes often, but the key to success, in my experience, is to include at least one nerd in each key subject. … Continue reading →

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How to eat ice cream. Why a visit to the seaside teaches us about learning.

Posted on February 27, 2012 by julianstodd

It was hot here this weekend. The first real day of Spring. Time for a walk i felt, so a trip to the beach was in order, a chance to stroll along by the sand enjoying some peace and solitude. … Continue reading →

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Concentration: why multi tasking can be one thing too much.

Posted on December 20, 2011 by julianstodd

We’re filming this week for the RNLI, which means lots of people running around doing lots of things, in the middle of which, i’m trying to write. It’s hard to concentrate when so many things are making demands on your … Continue reading →

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