The Learning Geeks Podcast S7 E08: The Skill Code – Experts, Novices, and the Future of Learning (with Matt Beane)
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Feb 19, 2025 
Matt Beane, an assistant professor and author of 'The Skill Code,' dives into the intriguing impact of AI and robotics on skill development. He discusses the pitfalls of overprotectiveness in corporate learning and the importance of mentorship in a tech-driven world. The conversation highlights the need for experiential learning, especially for novices, and explores how remote work changes apprenticeship dynamics. Beane urges the creation of new metrics to better balance productivity and skill growth in evolving workplaces.
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Technology's Impact on Skill Development
- Technology, especially AI, isn't inherently bad for skill development.
- The problem lies in how it's used, often prioritizing expert productivity over novice training.
Robotic Surgery Experience
- Dana's daughter had a large growth pressing on her heart and lungs.
- They consulted two surgeons: one eager to perform traditional open surgery, the other a robotic surgeon.
The Novice Struggle
- Novices struggle to gain experience when experts prioritize productivity.
- Some novices break the rules with "shadow learning" to gain experience despite this.