Born to know, Taught to learn: How do animals learn and how do humans still struggle even with all the learning
Introduction: The question of learning Human beings have spent centuries finding ways to organize knowledge. We have built schools to teach us how to read, universities to deepen our understanding, libraries to preserve what we have discovered, and scientific institutions to investigate what remains unknown. Today, we are even developing artificial intelligence to extend the boundaries of what we can learn and accomplish. Yet, despite all these structures, there is something curious about the human experience of learning. We can spend years studying, memorising information, and passing examinations, only to find ourselves uncertain when faced with situations for which nobody has prepared us. We can know the theory but struggle with its application. We can accumulate information without necessarily developing the judgement to use it. Meanwhile, the natural world presents us with a different picture. Animals find food, recognise threats, navigate their surroundings, establish socia...
