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Why I refuse to sacrifice my curiosity for the sake of passing a test - Danu Poyner | S2E4

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In this solo episode, Danu discusses how his own squiggly career is animated by his troubled personal relationship with education, and reflects on the traits that people who are 'still curious' have in common.

  • Curiosity, love of learning, and privilege
  • Why Front Row and Back Row are useful categories
  • How we can recognise people who are 'still curious'
  • Learning as a superpower
  • Danu's squiggly career and troubled relationship with education

Recorded 29 March 2022

Episode Summary
Visit the Grokkist podcast hub for a full digest of this episode including highlights and links to stuff we discussed: https://grokk.ist/stillcuriouspodcast/s2e4-danu-poyner/

Website: grokk.ist/stillcuriouspodcast | Email: [email protected] | Socials: @grokkist
Music: Kleptotonic Swing by Tri-Tachyon

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Chapters

1. Introduction (00:00:00)

2. What traits define 'still curious'? (00:05:03)

3. Danu's personal journey (00:09:08)

4. A place for grokkists (00:19:15)

39 episodes

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Content provided by Danu Poyner | Grokkist. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Danu Poyner | Grokkist 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 solo episode, Danu discusses how his own squiggly career is animated by his troubled personal relationship with education, and reflects on the traits that people who are 'still curious' have in common.

  • Curiosity, love of learning, and privilege
  • Why Front Row and Back Row are useful categories
  • How we can recognise people who are 'still curious'
  • Learning as a superpower
  • Danu's squiggly career and troubled relationship with education

Recorded 29 March 2022

Episode Summary
Visit the Grokkist podcast hub for a full digest of this episode including highlights and links to stuff we discussed: https://grokk.ist/stillcuriouspodcast/s2e4-danu-poyner/

Website: grokk.ist/stillcuriouspodcast | Email: [email protected] | Socials: @grokkist
Music: Kleptotonic Swing by Tri-Tachyon

  continue reading

Chapters

1. Introduction (00:00:00)

2. What traits define 'still curious'? (00:05:03)

3. Danu's personal journey (00:09:08)

4. A place for grokkists (00:19:15)

39 episodes

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