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JARRETT HEINTZ//TECHNO-STRATEGIST

Make complex systems teachable, usable, and defensible.

20+ years in cybersecurity, education, and emerging technology. Helping individuals and organizations navigate complexity with clarity.

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Writing

Essays on learning science, security, and the ethics of teaching either one.

The writing lives here now, on my own site, with the citations attached. New pieces land on this page first. There is one so far and it is a real one; this page will not pad the list to look busier than it is.

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  • Learning ScienceSeptember 30, 2025·3 min read

    Why Learning Sticks Better When It’s Silly

    Why the dumbest jingle of your childhood outlasts yesterday’s password — the Von Restorff effect, humor, music, and why the ridiculous songs are ridiculous on purpose.

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What lands here, and where else to read

What lands here

Four subjects, and the overlap between them is the interesting part. Every claim that leans on research carries its citation in the post, so you can check the work instead of taking my word for it.

  • Learning Science
  • Security & Risk
  • AI & Ethics
  • Certification Strategy

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