Evidence-Based Approach
Our cognitive training methodology is built on decades of research in cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and educational science.
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Core learning principles we apply
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Daily sessions based on microlearning research
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We share our sources and methodology
How We Train
Every exercise targets a specific mental skill. You get instant feedback on how you're doing, and the difficulty adjusts to keep you in the sweet spot. Not too easy, not too hard.
We bring back concepts at just the right time, when you're about to forget them. This helps you remember things longer with less total practice time.
Like lifting weights at the gym, we slowly increase the mental challenge. As you get stronger, the exercises get harder to keep your brain growing.
Instead of re-reading or reviewing, you actively pull information from memory. This effort of remembering makes the memory stronger and easier to access later.
Five-minute daily sessions that fit into your life. Short bursts of focused training are easier to stick with and keep your brain engaged without burnout.
We mix different types of problems instead of doing the same thing over and over. This variety helps your brain learn when to use each skill and improves real-world thinking.
Our Foundation
Our approach is grounded in peer-reviewed research from leading institutions in cognitive science, psychology, and neuroscience.
Research showing that mental abilities can be trained and improved through practice.
Jaeggi, S. M., Buschkuehl, M., Jonides, J., & Perrig, W. J.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
2008
Our working memory exercises are based on this research. Improving your working memory helps you think through complex problems and handle multiple ideas at once.
Diamond, A., & Lee, K.
Science
2011
We use progressive difficulty in all our exercises. As you get better, the challenges increase to keep your brain growing.
Hampshire, A., Highfield, R. R., Parkin, B. L., & Owen, A. M.
Neuron
2012
Our assessment and progress tracking follow this proven approach of measuring specific mental skills through interactive exercises.
Studies on how we learn, remember, and get better at retaining information.
Bjork, E. L., & Bjork, R. A.
Psychology and the Real World
2011
We use spacing and mixing to make learning stick better, even though it might feel harder at first. This is why our exercises don't just repeat the same thing.
Karpicke, J. D., & Roediger, H. L.
Science
2008
Our exercises make you actively recall and apply concepts instead of just reading them. This effort of remembering is what builds lasting knowledge.
Cepeda, N. J., Pashler, H., Vul, E., Wixted, J. T., & Rohrer, D.
Psychological Bulletin
2006
Our spaced repetition system brings concepts back at the right time to maximize what you remember long-term.
Research on improving reasoning, judgment, and decision-making skills.
Halpern, D. F.
American Psychologist
1998
Our exercises teach thinking patterns that work across different areas of life, not just memorizing facts. We use varied examples so you learn when to apply each skill.
Evans, J. St. B. T., & Stanovich, K. E.
Perspectives on Psychological Science
2013
We train you to recognize when to slow down and think carefully instead of going with your gut. Our short exercises prevent mental overload so you can practice deliberate thinking.
Ericsson, K. A., Krampe, R. T., & Tesch-Römer, C.
Psychological Review
1993
Our training uses all the key elements of deliberate practice: targeted exercises, instant feedback, and difficulty that grows with your ability.
Always Learning
We're a young team building on the shoulders of giants. As we grow, we'll keep updating our methods based on the latest research.