Clearer Thinking with Spencer Greenberg Learning and Governance (with Emerson Spartz)
Nov 10, 2020
Emerson Spartz, known as the 'King of Viral Media,' shares his insights on effective learning strategies, emphasizing that mastering how to learn is essential. He explores the balance between innovation and stability in governance and the complexities surrounding free speech, urging for a culture that encourages open debate. Spartz also tackles the evolution of governance models in decentralized systems and discusses the societal influence of media and the need for critical examination of beliefs, drawing parallels with religion and the spread of ideas.
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Immersive Learning
- Try immersive learning: read and listen to a book simultaneously.
- This uses both auditory and visual processing, making learning faster and easier.
Speed Reading
- Start with a comfortable listening speed and gradually increase it in 0.25x increments.
- Push yourself to the edge of comprehension, like weightlifting, to improve your reading speed.
Prioritize Insights
- When learning, focus on extracting key insights rather than finishing a book or video.
- Most books have about 10% truly valuable material; prioritize finding and absorbing that.