Consider fishing for unknown unknowns, ie. “things I didn’t even know existed to study but, having become aware that they exist, believe I really benefit from learning.” I’d start with the list of best textbooks. From there, fish through OCW’s list of psych courses (these typically come with a textbook recommendation, and MIT tends to use good textbooks). This should keep you busy for a while.
Personal recommendations: I’ve taken a psychopharmacology course which, while I didn’t find the nootropic recommendations I was looking for, has been tons of help in other places in my life, particularly at the doctor’s (much lower inferential distance!) and being able to think intelligently about drugs (can’t recommend a good textbook, though). I have a personal interest in learning and found Make It Stick helpful, although a bit filler-heavy. The Brain That Change Itself is a wonderful read about neuroplasticity. The Seven Sins of Memory is good.
University courses != helpful. Textbooks, on the other hand, are the fastest way of inputting knowledge into your head.
If you’re interested in heuristics and biases, maybe try Heuristics and Biases.
Consider fishing for unknown unknowns, ie. “things I didn’t even know existed to study but, having become aware that they exist, believe I really benefit from learning.” I’d start with the list of best textbooks. From there, fish through OCW’s list of psych courses (these typically come with a textbook recommendation, and MIT tends to use good textbooks). This should keep you busy for a while.
Personal recommendations: I’ve taken a psychopharmacology course which, while I didn’t find the nootropic recommendations I was looking for, has been tons of help in other places in my life, particularly at the doctor’s (much lower inferential distance!) and being able to think intelligently about drugs (can’t recommend a good textbook, though). I have a personal interest in learning and found Make It Stick helpful, although a bit filler-heavy. The Brain That Change Itself is a wonderful read about neuroplasticity. The Seven Sins of Memory is good.
Thanks, these look really useful. I will definitely have a look at them.