Wolf's brain research unlocks deeper reading for scholars
A UCLA scholar's decades of research on reading and the brain have quietly influenced a new generation of information workers building private workflows to transform inaccessible academic papers into usable knowledge.
Why does a challenging academic text sometimes feel like words on a page, rather than a pathway to understanding? Researchers led by Maryanne Wolf are discovering that “deep reading” isn't just a skill it's a complex neurological process, and our brains may be changing in response to the demands of the digital age. Their work is revealing how we truly absorb information and offering insights into how to cultivate more profound engagement with complex material. Maryanne Wolf, director of the Center for Dyslexia,...
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