Talk Python To Me

#293: Learning how to learn as a developer

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Dec 1, 2020
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ANECDOTE

From In-Person to Virtual Training

  • Mat Harrison used to travel worldwide teaching in-person corporate developer training.
  • COVID-19 forced him to shift focus to virtual training and online courses, evolving his teaching methods.
INSIGHT

Short-Term Memory Limits and Chunking

  • Human short-term memory has a capacity limit of about 3 to 7 items, making multitasking detrimental.
  • Chunking groups information together, allowing the brain to treat complex ideas as single units for easier recall.
INSIGHT

Nature of Long-Term Memory

  • Long-term memory is mutable and strengthens with repeated access, but can also change or fade over time.
  • Forgetting is beneficial to avoid overload and conserve brain energy, helping focus on relevant information.
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