Scott H Young Podcast (Ep 286) - The 10 Best Books I Read in 2023
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Feb 16, 2024 They discuss their favorite books from the past year, including 'Why Knowledge Matters'. They delve into books on education, psychology, reasoning, creativity, therapy, and language learning. They explore difficulties in learning a second language and teaching physics. They reflect on reading classics and the impact of social learning theory.
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Knowledge vs. Skills in Education
- E. D. Hirsch argues that schools overemphasize skill-based learning over knowledge.
- He believes a shared core knowledge is crucial, especially for disadvantaged students lacking that cultural background at home.
Psychology's Fragmented Nature
- Unlike physics, psychology lacks a unifying underlying theory.
- Its history is essential to understanding its fragmented nature, resembling a pointillist painting.
Reasoning Through Mental Models
- We reason by constructing mental models of the world, impacting our thinking.
- Philip Johnson-Laird's work explores this theory and its implications.