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#146 Barbara Tversky: Action Shapes Thought

The Knowledge Project with Shane Parrish

How to Transfer Learning from One Situation to Another

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To transfer learning effectively, it is beneficial to analyze multiple similar cases and abstract the similarities between them. One case alone is insufficient, but two cases are better, and combining them with a diagram of relationships is even more helpful. However, transitioning from abstractions to specific instances can be challenging. People often need concrete examples before they believe in abstract principles. This applies to various fields such as cognitive psychology, politics, and history. While learning from firsthand experiences is valuable, education often relies on vicarious learning through language and abstractions. It is crucial to make learning concrete. Experiences can take different forms, including physical activities, reading, or engaging in conversations. Consuming information usually involves consuming other people's abstractions, which can create the illusion of knowledge. These abstractions may work well when everything goes smoothly, but they may fail to provide a deeper understanding when things go wrong. To gain a deeper understanding, it is necessary to decompose the abstractions and engage with the originators of the experiences or abstractions. This allows for a stronger connection and more accurate knowledge.

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