- We biologically default to [[System 1]] thinking - ![[The Extended Mind#^0qpjsu]] - this is why books like outliers are more fun and memorable - Like how [[Understanding]] - By applying this in sources of information like [[YouTube Videos]], we [[Create digital environments that afford spatial memory]] - This proves how important our own engagement in our videos are, since people [[Relate to feelings not facts]]. stories give nuance and context and can afford the description of rationale and implicit knowledge? [^1] - They are memorable because of [[System 1]] thinking, which is why things like [[Metaphor]] are so powerful: - ![[Thinking, Fast and Slow#^4i5iun]] - [[Our difficulty and effort put into understanding media influences how critical we are]] ## Downsides Further influences [[Confirmation Bias]] It can help with comprehension, but it can still be flawed when you look at it from a [[system 2]] perspective: ![[Thinking, Fast and Slow#^bs1dny]] I think this is what my gripe is with some shallow self-improvement channels. They are really good at motivating and influencing the viewer, but they don't let them think for themselves and if you look at it from a more nuanced perspective there are problems with their content. # References [^1]: [[The Extended Mind#^f86xum]]