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"The simple riddle that 50% of Harvard students get wrong"


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System 1 thinking is quick, intuitive, and effortless. 

System 2 thinking is slow and requires effort. 

Using a harder to read font increases cognitive strain. 

Using a harder-to-read font automatically sharpens focus/attention (cognitive strain). Very good for proofreading.

Fonts that are harder to read improve memory?!

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