Why curiosity is a prerequisite for long-term memory:
- Brain plasticity spikes when curiosity and engagement are present
- That neurochemical cocktail makes information stick long-term
- Old model: teacher dumps info you may never need (Battle of Hastings, 1066)
- New model: kids get answers the moment they want them, retention is far higher
- Access to TED Talks, search, and AI means knowledge compounds faster than ever
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