Scott H Young Podcast (Ep 283) - How to learn anything easily
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Jan 25, 2024 Challenging the idea of fixed abilities and exploring factors that contribute to learning achievement. Discussing reasons why learning may seem difficult and providing tips on how to make it easier.
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Universal Learnability Insight
- Almost anyone can learn nearly anything if they use the right approach.
- Differences mostly lie in learning speed, not final ability.
Prior Knowledge Empowers Learning
- Prior knowledge strongly predicts learning success since it reduces new material to learn.
- Knowledge includes procedural skills and beliefs, forming the basis of cognitive abilities.
Expertise Expands Working Memory
- Experts can hold more info in working memory by chunking or using long-term memory cues.
- Training thus effectively increases mental capacity in a field.