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Self-Directed Education Story
- Dylan describes homeschooling until age 11, then drifting through university before taking control of his learning.
- He skipped many lectures and built his own curriculum, focusing on essays and self-directed study.
Mastery Comes From Imitation And Cross-Training
- Dylan argues there is nothing new under the sun and great writers learned by imitation and practice.
- He highlights blurred borders between fiction, nonfiction, journalism, and film, urging cross-disciplinary learning.
Keep Nonfiction Living And Updatable
- Treat nonfiction as a living document and update it frequently to avoid obsolescence.
- Use fluid, digital essays to keep material current instead of relying solely on slow traditional publishing.