Learn Languages with Steve Kaufmann Stay Curious, Stay Young: The Power of Lifelong Learning
Apr 25, 2023
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Learning Drives Well-Being
- Lifelong learning is a major driver of health, happiness, and success across adulthood.
- Steve Kaufmann emphasizes curiosity as the core engine that keeps the brain young and engaged.
A German Audiobook Sparked This Talk
- Steve mentions listening to a German audiobook by Manfred Spitzer that sparked his reflections on adult learning.
- The book and conversation with Norbert Heshkowitz inspired him to broaden his focus beyond language learning.
Novelty Beats Repetition For Brain Health
- New information strengthens and reshapes the brain more than repetitive puzzles like Sudoku.
- Steve cites Spitzer: discovering novel things maintains cognitive youth by forcing real processing of new material.