Learning
Metacognition: Unlocking the Secret to Mastering Lifelong Learning
Metacognition, or thinking about thinking, is the unsung hero of effective learning. It's not just about what you learn, but how you approach learning itself.
Why Sincerity Is Extremely Memeable
First, let's look at 4 images that have been memed not millions, but billions of times on the internet:
The shocking meaning of 9 common words (that you use everyday...)
You are using the word comfort wrong. Democracy and demon both come from the same Latin root. Dig below the surface of everyday language and you often find twisted origin stories. A memo about the dark side of "humility," the real meaning of "ambition," and more. 👇🏻
Reading Guide From H.P. Lovecraft
H.P. Lovecraft is one of the greatest horror writers of all time. He has inspired other stalwarts of the genre such as Stephen King. In this Memo, discover his fascinating book recommendations from fiction to philosophy. Bonus: link to a folder with the books at the end!
This movement wants to teach your kids philosophy
Introduction. Can children do philosophy? Jean Piaget, the most cited child psychologist in history, says no - he believed children are "not capable of critical thinking until age 11 or 12." But a 50 year old public movement called Philosophy for Children(P4C) disagrees 👇
Mindset with Trevor Ragan
Authentic Growth Mindset is the belief that we can grow and build skills. Adopting that belief can have a big impact on your life.
How Elon Musk learns faster than everyone on Earth?
The genius behind Tesla, PayPal, SpaceX, SolarCity, Neuralink, and The Boring Company has one framework for learning. First-principle Thinking is one of the best ways to reverse-engineer complicated problems, into fundamental truths and build up from there.
10 concepts that explain the modern world
Parkinson’s Law: Companies become bigger and worse over time. Clerks manufacture work for each other as overall capacity dips. When British Navy ships went down from 68 to 20, officials increased by 78%.
Neuroplasticity: how to improve it for learning
Neuroplasticity is the brain's ability to change & reorganize itself throughout a person's life, including in response to new experiences & learning. While plasticity declines with age, research shows it is possible to enhance neuroplasticity and promote better learning outcomes.
The Five C's of Cinematography
The basics of cinematography are laid out in the book, The Five C's of Cinematography by Joseph V. Mascelli. This is a great primer for anyone who wants to learn the basics of filmmaking and it's building blocks.
Afraid of Public Speaking?
How to improve oratory skills.People get blank before entering a room full of people. Few of them experience sweaty palms, dry throat. Feeling nervous, anxious, and the urge to back down is common. It happens to many people when they have to speak in public.
The secrets to smart studying: How to learn more in less time
Nobody ever shows us how to learn. Think back to all the time you spent studying in school and college. How much of it do you actually remember now? If you’re anything like me, the answer will be very little. And that seems like a terrible waste...
10 reasons why aristocracy beats democracy?
Will Durant writes that “there are but two forms of government: rule by one man, and rule by a few.” Majorities can never rule because while minorities can organize, majorities can’t. He says: “Government is oligarchy, or it is monarchy; there is nothing else.”
The road to hell is paved with good intentions
Since we underestimate how complex reality is, our actions often lead to unintended consequences. This is why road safety laws lead to more deaths, attempts to suppress information only popularizes it, and bad outcomes follow from good intentions. Let's dig in...
A primer on how to think, read, and write from a self-taught genius
Introduction. It's 1916. Henry Hazlitt has just published a book: Thinking As A Science. Why should anyone listen to him?? He is just 21 years old. He has dropped out of college. What could this young man know? As it turns out - he knew a lot.
Plato: 20 things you need to know
PLATO is one of the key figures in Western and world philosophy.
Find your ‘peak’ with the science of expertise
Talent matters. In the equation behind success, it’s the part that gets all the glory. But the most crucial factor is training – and most of us don’t do it right.