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In the series opener, we invite listeners—our Forest Friends—into the “learning forest,” where the mysteries of human thinking and learning begin to unfold. This episode explores the foundations of cognition, including working memory limits, schema formation, and the essential role of care in learning, drawing on insights from Sweller, Noddings, and other key researchers. Rather than revealing everything at once, it offers a gentle, curiosity-building introduction to the rich ideas ahead. “Entering the Cognitive Woods” sets the tone for the entire podcast: warm, research-grounded, a little mysterious, and deeply human, inviting listeners to walk further into the forest with us as Alder Branch’s world slowly reveals itself.

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