S31 E5: “Beginners: The Joy and Transformative Power of Lifelong Learning” by Tom Vanderbilt

Tom Vanderbilt, author of 'Beginners' and expert on the benefits of becoming an adult beginner, explores the power of the beginner's mind and the transformative joy of lifelong learning. He emphasizes the importance of learning new skills and discusses the significance of failure and experimentation in science. Vanderbilt offers insights on overcoming obstacles to learning and highlights the brain's capacity for lifelong learning.