The Adaptive Arc
Notes on the science of how we learn, perform, and adapt
A short read, every other Tuesday. One finding from the research on the brain, the body, and human capability, chosen because it offers something useful: a new perspective, a clearer way to understand an experience, or an insight you can carry into how you live and work.
No life hacks. No five-step frameworks. Just the interesting bit, what it actually means, and where it points.
Hi, I'm Maarten.
I'm a senior research scholar in neuroscience and human performance. I've spent years reading the research on how people learn, adapt, and do hard things well. I started The Adaptive Arc because the most useful findings rarely make it out of the journals in an accessible way. One finding, every week. Clearly explained.
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