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You Can't Learn from Scratch

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Content provided by Sean McClure. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Sean McClure or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

In this episode, I challenge the idea that we can learn effectively by "learning from scratch." I discuss how starting with the basics runs learning in the wrong direction, and how genuine learning only happens when we embed ourselves inside real environments. I use the difference in strength between bodybuilders and naturally strong individuals to highlight the problem with trying to design our learning artificially.
You can find my published book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D84YCHL5
video references for this episode
- face slap: https://youtu.be/yO-lKVDFusI?feature=shared&t=2191
- arm wrestling: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmhQoyOf5Cs
- deadlifting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwiC60GLEfQ
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Manage episode 427166829 series 3252683
Content provided by Sean McClure. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Sean McClure or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

In this episode, I challenge the idea that we can learn effectively by "learning from scratch." I discuss how starting with the basics runs learning in the wrong direction, and how genuine learning only happens when we embed ourselves inside real environments. I use the difference in strength between bodybuilders and naturally strong individuals to highlight the problem with trying to design our learning artificially.
You can find my published book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D84YCHL5
video references for this episode
- face slap: https://youtu.be/yO-lKVDFusI?feature=shared&t=2191
- arm wrestling: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmhQoyOf5Cs
- deadlifting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwiC60GLEfQ
Support the show

Become a Member
nontrivialpodcast.com

Check out the Video Version
https://www.youtube.com/@nontrivialpodcast

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