The Jordan Harbinger Show 396: Dr. Anders Ericsson | Secrets from the New Science of Expertise
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Aug 27, 2020 In this engaging discussion, Anders Ericsson, a renowned cognitive psychologist, shares insights from his research on deliberate practice and expertise. He debunks the myth of innate talent, emphasizing that skill development hinges on intentional training. Listeners learn how the brain can be rewired for improvement at any age. Ericsson also critiques the famous 10,000-hour rule and advocates for a 'try differently' approach to mastering skills. With fascinating examples from music and sports, he reveals the power of mental representations in achieving expertise and success.
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Experience vs. Expertise
- Years of experience don't guarantee expertise.
- Objective tests often reveal that experience doesn't always correlate with better performance.
Perfect Pitch Learnable
- Perfect pitch, once considered innate, can be taught to children aged 3-5.
- This suggests that early training shapes the brain and influences musical development.
Brain Plasticity and Perfect Pitch
- Early training sets the brain on different developmental paths.
- The brain's plasticity allows for acquiring perfect pitch in young children.
