Ask HN: How does the brain prioritize learning, retention and skill-building?

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How does our brain know what information we want learn, remember, what is important, and build skills? What is the most efficient fun way going about doing so with any skill?

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Gambling addicts, professionals, MMA fighters display a high speed of thought in speech unless they are compromised or damaged.

"The Symbolic Species" by Terrence W. Deacon might interest you.

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