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Connect New Ideas to the Past

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How does a new idea relate to older knowledge?

Weave new concepts into your past experiences. Challenge yourself to connect new ideas with the familiar – hopefully yielding good questions, observations and learning moments.

SCIENCE SAYS:

Integrating new ideas with older ones is a powerful way to strengthen the brain's frontal networks. Applying knowledge from the past to newly-learned information helps to enhance cognitive flexibility and inform behavior in future situations. 

BEGIN BY:

  • Trying a new route home from someplace in your neighborhood
  • Exploring a new source of information on a longstanding hobby or interest
  • Learning a new game and reflecting on strategies that overlap with games you already know
  • Considering how prior knowledge can bring new meaning to recent events and interactions

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