BeFreed

Learn Anything, Personalized

DiscordLinkedIn
Featured book summaries
Crucial ConversationsThe Perfect MarriageInto the WildNever Split the DifferenceAttachedGood to GreatSay Nothing
Trending categories
Self HelpCommunication SkillRelationshipMindfulnessPhilosophyInspirationProductivity
Celebrities' reading list
Elon MuskCharlie KirkBill GatesSteve JobsAndrew HubermanJoe RoganJordan Peterson
Award winning collection
Pulitzer PrizeNational Book AwardGoodreads Choice AwardsNobel Prize in LiteratureNew York TimesCaldecott MedalNebula Award
Featured Topics
ManagementAmerican HistoryWarTradingStoicismAnxietySex
Best books by Year
2025 Best Non Fiction Books2024 Best Non Fiction Books2023 Best Non Fiction Books
Featured authors
Chimamanda Ngozi AdichieGeorge OrwellO. J. SimpsonBarbara O'NeillWinston ChurchillCharlie Kirk
BeFreed vs other apps
BeFreed vs. Other Book Summary AppsBeFreed vs. ElevenReaderBeFreed vs. ReadwiseBeFreed vs. Anki
Learning tools
Knowledge VisualizerAI Podcast Generator
Information
About Usarrow
Pricingarrow
FAQarrow
Blogarrow
Careerarrow
Partnershipsarrow
Directoryarrow
BeFreed
Try now
© 2025 BeFreed
Term of UsePrivacy Policy
BeFreed

Learn Anything, Personalized

DiscordLinkedIn
Featured book summaries
Crucial ConversationsThe Perfect MarriageInto the WildNever Split the DifferenceAttachedGood to GreatSay Nothing
Trending categories
Self HelpCommunication SkillRelationshipMindfulnessPhilosophyInspirationProductivity
Celebrities' reading list
Elon MuskCharlie KirkBill GatesSteve JobsAndrew HubermanJoe RoganJordan Peterson
Award winning collection
Pulitzer PrizeNational Book AwardGoodreads Choice AwardsNobel Prize in LiteratureNew York TimesCaldecott MedalNebula Award
Featured Topics
ManagementAmerican HistoryWarTradingStoicismAnxietySex
Best books by Year
2025 Best Non Fiction Books2024 Best Non Fiction Books2023 Best Non Fiction Books
Learning tools
Knowledge VisualizerAI Podcast Generator
Featured authors
Chimamanda Ngozi AdichieGeorge OrwellO. J. SimpsonBarbara O'NeillWinston ChurchillCharlie Kirk
BeFreed vs other apps
BeFreed vs. Other Book Summary AppsBeFreed vs. ElevenReaderBeFreed vs. ReadwiseBeFreed vs. Anki
Information
About Usarrow
Pricingarrow
FAQarrow
Blogarrow
Careerarrow
Partnershipsarrow
Directoryarrow
BeFreed
Try now
© 2025 BeFreed
Term of UsePrivacy Policy
    Learning plan cover

    Broaden my knowledge and perspectives.

    LEARNING PLAN

    Broaden my knowledge and perspectives.

    This learning plan is essential for anyone feeling intellectually constrained by their current worldview or seeking to make better decisions in an increasingly complex world. It's particularly valuable for professionals navigating cross-functional challenges, leaders making high-stakes decisions, and lifelong learners who want to break free from echo chambers and develop genuine intellectual versatility.

    ByCommunity User
    2 h 40 m
    • 4 sections • 12 courses • Updated 4 days ago
    The Art Of Thinking ClearlyThe Great Mental ModelsMaster Critical Thinking: Escape Mental Traps12 sources

    How This Learning Plan Was Made

    This plan was crafted by BeFreed’s proprietary AI to help you learn Broaden my knowledge and perspectives. with ease. It is curated from in-depth research on the topic and structured around the most effective learning journeys proven by BeFreed users.

    Each episode delivers bite-sized, high-impact lessons distilled from world-class sources — bestselling books, research papers, and expert insights. Together, they form a sophisticated yet accessible path to mastering Broaden my knowledge and perspectives..

    What You'll Learn

    • Identify and overcome cognitive biases and mental blind spots that limit clear thinking
    • Understand diverse worldviews across cultures and political perspectives to expand your interpretive lens
    • Connect major ideas across history, science, and philosophy to recognize underlying patterns in human knowledge
    • Develop the versatility and generalist mindset that enables success in complex, interdisciplinary challenges
    • Build sustainable curiosity and lifelong learning habits that continuously refresh and deepen your perspective

    Discover how your mind creates blind spots and biases, then master the essential tools to think more clearly and see beyond your assumptions.

    The Art Of Thinking Clearly cover
    The Art Of Thinking Clearly

    Uncover cognitive biases and logical fallacies to make better decisions in all aspects of life through 99 insightful chapters.

    8 m
    The Great Mental Models cover
    The Great Mental Models

    Upgrade your thinking with powerful mental models to improve decision-making, productivity, and clarity in understanding the world.

    8 m
    podcast cover
    Asking the Right QuestionsCritical ThinkersCritical thinking: Skill development frameworkCritical Thinking Framework for any Classroom
    6 sources
    Master Critical Thinking: Escape Mental Traps

    Discover how to overcome your brain's 'factory defects' and make better decisions. Learn practical techniques to ask better questions, avoid cognitive biases, and think clearly in our information-overloaded world.

    9 m

    Step outside your cultural bubble to understand how others see reality, from rival political visions to cross-cultural frameworks that reshape perspective.

    A Conflict of Visions cover
    A Conflict of Visions

    Rival worldviews decoded: why political enemies can't understand each other.

    9 m
    Factfulness cover
    Factfulness

    Ten reasons we're wrong about the world and why things are better

    9 m
    podcast cover
    "Strong Opinions, Weakly Held" - Use it as a Guide to Help Make ...On Strong Opinions, Loosely Held: A Dynamic Approach to Knowledge and Decision-Makingsource 3source 4
    6 sources
    Strong Views, Loose Grip: Stop Being Wrong

    You think certainty equals strength? Wrong. Learn why the smartest people hold their strongest beliefs with the lightest touch-and why your stubborn grip on being 'right' is making you intellectually weak.

    33 m

    Journey through the biggest ideas across history, science, and philosophy to see how disciplines connect and reveal the patterns underlying everything.

    Sapiens cover
    Sapiens

    A sweeping narrative of human history

    9 m
    Enlightenment Now cover
    Enlightenment Now

    The case for reason, science, and human progress.

    9 m
    podcast cover
    source 1History of philosophy - Wikipediasource 3source 4
    6 sources
    Philosophy's Greatest Hits: Think or Die Trying

    Lena and Miles drag you kicking and screaming through 2,500 years of humanity's biggest brain battles-from Socrates to Nietzsche-while mercilessly calling out your intellectual laziness every step of the way.

    33 m

    Learn why generalists triumph in a specialized world and develop the curiosity, versatility, and lifelong learning mindset that keeps perspective fresh.

    Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World cover
    Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World

    The power of diverse experiences and learning.

    9 m
    Curious cover
    Curious

    A compelling exploration of curiosity's vital role in personal growth, success, and innovation in our rapidly changing world.

    10 m
    podcast cover
    source 1source 2source 3source 4
    6 sources
    The Hidden Architecture of Human Curiosity

    Discover how your unique curiosity style-whether you're a focused 'hunter,' broad 'busybody,' or creative 'dancer'-reveals profound truths about your mind and shapes both personal growth and societal progress.

    14 m

    From Columbia University alumni built in San Francisco

    BeFreed Brings Together A Global Community Of 200,000+ Curious Minds
    See more on how BeFreed is discussed across the web

    "Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."

    @Moemenn
    platform
    star
    star
    star
    star
    star

    "I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."

    @Chloe, Solo founder, LA
    platform
    comments
    12
    likes
    117

    "Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."

    @Raaaaaachelw
    platform
    star
    star
    star
    star
    star

    "Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."

    @Matt, YC alum
    platform
    comments
    12
    likes
    108

    "Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."

    @Erin, Investment Banking Associate , NYC
    platform
    comments
    254
    likes
    17

    "Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."

    @djmikemoore
    platform
    star
    star
    star
    star
    star

    "BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."

    @Pitiful
    platform
    comments
    96
    likes
    4.5K

    "BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."

    @SofiaP
    platform
    star
    star
    star
    star
    star

    "BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"

    @Jaded_Falcon
    platform
    comments
    201
    thumbsUp
    16

    "It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."

    @OojasSalunke
    platform
    star
    star
    star
    star
    star

    "The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."

    @Leo, Law Student, UPenn
    platform
    comments
    37
    likes
    483

    "Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"

    @Cashflowbubu
    platform
    star
    star
    star
    star
    star

    From Columbia University alumni built in San Francisco

    BeFreed Brings Together A Global Community Of 200,000+ Curious Minds
    See more on how BeFreed is discussed across the web

    "Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."

    @Moemenn
    platform
    star
    star
    star
    star
    star

    "I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."

    @Chloe, Solo founder, LA
    platform
    comments
    12
    likes
    117

    "Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."

    @Raaaaaachelw
    platform
    star
    star
    star
    star
    star

    "Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."

    @Matt, YC alum
    platform
    comments
    12
    likes
    108

    "Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."

    @Erin, Investment Banking Associate , NYC
    platform
    comments
    254
    likes
    17

    "Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."

    @djmikemoore
    platform
    star
    star
    star
    star
    star

    "BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."

    @Pitiful
    platform
    comments
    96
    likes
    4.5K

    "BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."

    @SofiaP
    platform
    star
    star
    star
    star
    star

    "BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"

    @Jaded_Falcon
    platform
    comments
    201
    thumbsUp
    16

    "It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."

    @OojasSalunke
    platform
    star
    star
    star
    star
    star

    "The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."

    @Leo, Law Student, UPenn
    platform
    comments
    37
    likes
    483

    "Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"

    @Cashflowbubu
    platform
    star
    star
    star
    star
    star

    "Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."

    @Moemenn
    platform
    star
    star
    star
    star
    star

    "I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."

    @Chloe, Solo founder, LA
    platform
    comments
    12
    likes
    117

    "Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."

    @Raaaaaachelw
    platform
    star
    star
    star
    star
    star

    "Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."

    @Matt, YC alum
    platform
    comments
    12
    likes
    108

    "Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."

    @Erin, Investment Banking Associate , NYC
    platform
    comments
    254
    likes
    17

    "Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."

    @djmikemoore
    platform
    star
    star
    star
    star
    star

    "BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."

    @Pitiful
    platform
    comments
    96
    likes
    4.5K

    "BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."

    @SofiaP
    platform
    star
    star
    star
    star
    star

    "BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"

    @Jaded_Falcon
    platform
    comments
    201
    thumbsUp
    16

    "It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."

    @OojasSalunke
    platform
    star
    star
    star
    star
    star

    "The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."

    @Leo, Law Student, UPenn
    platform
    comments
    37
    likes
    483

    "Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"

    @Cashflowbubu
    platform
    star
    star
    star
    star
    star

    "Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."

    @Moemenn
    platform
    star
    star
    star
    star
    star

    "I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."

    @Chloe, Solo founder, LA
    platform
    comments
    12
    likes
    117

    "Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."

    @Raaaaaachelw
    platform
    star
    star
    star
    star
    star

    "Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."

    @Matt, YC alum
    platform
    comments
    12
    likes
    108

    "Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."

    @Erin, Investment Banking Associate , NYC
    platform
    comments
    254
    likes
    17

    "Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."

    @djmikemoore
    platform
    star
    star
    star
    star
    star

    "BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."

    @Pitiful
    platform
    comments
    96
    likes
    4.5K

    "BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."

    @SofiaP
    platform
    star
    star
    star
    star
    star

    "BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"

    @Jaded_Falcon
    platform
    comments
    201
    thumbsUp
    16

    "It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."

    @OojasSalunke
    platform
    star
    star
    star
    star
    star

    "The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."

    @Leo, Law Student, UPenn
    platform
    comments
    37
    likes
    483

    "Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"

    @Cashflowbubu
    platform
    star
    star
    star
    star
    star

    See More Stories?

    How people are talking about BeFreed across the web
    Start your learning journey, now
    BeFreed App

    Users also liked

    Expand my horizons with

    Expand my horizons with

    LEARNING PLAN

    Expand my horizons with

    This learning plan is ideal for professionals and lifelong learners who feel constrained by narrow perspectives or routine thinking patterns. It's particularly valuable for those seeking to enhance their adaptability in an increasingly complex world, leaders wanting to understand diverse stakeholders, or anyone experiencing intellectual stagnation and craving renewed curiosity and mental flexibility.

    2 h 50 m•4 Sections
    Expand worldview & knowledge

    Expand worldview & knowledge

    LEARNING PLAN

    Expand worldview & knowledge

    This learning plan is designed for intellectually curious individuals who want to break free from narrow perspectives and develop a richer understanding of humanity and existence. It's ideal for lifelong learners, students seeking broader context for their studies, professionals looking to think more critically and globally, or anyone feeling limited by their current worldview and eager to engage with deeper questions about life, culture, and reality.

    2 h 29 m•4 Sections
    Improve my general knowledge

    Improve my general knowledge

    LEARNING PLAN

    Improve my general knowledge

    This learning plan is essential for anyone seeking to become a well-rounded thinker in our complex, interconnected world. It's particularly valuable for professionals looking to make better decisions, students aiming to broaden their intellectual horizons, and curious individuals who want to understand the fundamental forces shaping society, science, and human nature.

    2 h 31 m•4 Sections
    Explore diverse subjects

    Explore diverse subjects

    LEARNING PLAN

    Explore diverse subjects

    This learning plan is designed for intellectually curious individuals who want to break free from narrow specialization and develop the broad, interconnected knowledge that characterizes great thinkers. It's particularly valuable for professionals seeking to enhance their strategic thinking, students wanting a well-rounded education, and lifelong learners who believe that understanding diverse subjects creates richer perspectives and better decision-making.

    2 h 2 m•4 Sections
    Become more well-rounded

    Become more well-rounded

    LEARNING PLAN

    Become more well-rounded

    In an era of rapid change and increasing specialization, the ability to think broadly, connect ideas across domains, and adapt quickly has become invaluable. This learning plan is ideal for professionals seeking to break out of narrow expertise, lifelong learners wanting to expand their intellectual horizons, or anyone looking to develop the versatile thinking skills that characterize true Renaissance individuals in the modern age.

    3 h 3 m•4 Sections
    Explore topics outside my comfort zone

    Explore topics outside my comfort zone

    LEARNING PLAN

    Explore topics outside my comfort zone

    This learning plan is designed for intellectually curious individuals who feel stuck in echo chambers or want to break free from narrow specialization. It's ideal for lifelong learners, professionals seeking creative problem-solving skills, and anyone who wants to develop a broader, more interconnected understanding of the world around them.

    2 h 20 m•4 Sections
    Expand knowledge in arts, sciences & culture

    Expand knowledge in arts, sciences & culture

    LEARNING PLAN

    Expand knowledge in arts, sciences & culture

    In our increasingly complex world, the ability to draw connections between arts, sciences, and cultural perspectives is invaluable. This learning plan helps develop intellectual versatility and cultural literacy, ideal for lifelong learners seeking to broaden their worldview, enhance critical thinking, and engage more meaningfully with diverse ideas and communities.

    2 h 7 m•4 Sections
    Learn broadly, not deeply

    Learn broadly, not deeply

    LEARNING PLAN

    Learn broadly, not deeply

    In an increasingly complex world where problems span multiple disciplines, the ability to think broadly across domains has become more valuable than deep specialization in one area. This learning plan is ideal for professionals navigating career transitions, entrepreneurs building businesses, or anyone seeking to develop adaptive thinking skills that remain relevant as industries evolve and traditional boundaries between fields continue to blur.

    1 h 50 m•4 Sections