Scraping Bits #115 - Jason Roberts: The Fastest Way To Learn Math Up To Machine Learning In History
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Nov 9, 2024 In this engaging discussion, Jason Roberts, founder of Math Academy and former CTO candidate at Uber, shares his revolutionary insights into math education. He explains how an AI-powered approach can bridge the gap from basic math to machine learning. Roberts emphasizes the importance of consistency and structured learning, akin to athletic training. He also addresses the need for effective morning routines to boost academic performance and the significance of maintaining high standards in education, particularly for aspiring AI professionals.
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Active Math Practice
- Practice math actively, don't just read or watch videos.
- Mastering math requires practice, feedback, and progressively increasing difficulty, just like sports.
Delusions of Math Understanding
- Many people delude themselves into thinking they understand math after passive learning.
- True understanding requires active practice and achieving automaticity.
Train Math Like a Sport
- Apply training principles from sports or fitness to your math learning.
- Strive for consistent, shorter sessions over infrequent, long ones.