Being a Polymath

Being a Polymath

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How to learn like genes

How to learn like genes

We learn things by copying others. We learned to speak a language by copying the conversations around us. If you think about it, languages are nonsensical sounds that we associate meaning and semantics with. And once we learn the primitives of language like words, we can form phrases and then

Are Polymaths Born Or Made?

Are Polymaths Born Or Made?

TLDR; Everyone is born, and then they make something of themselves. Whether polymaths—people who have expertise or knowledge in a wide variety of fields—are born or made is a subject of ongoing debate, and it probably involves a combination of both nature (genetics) and nurture (environment and experience)

What is a Polymath?

What is a Polymath?

A polymath is someone who knows a lot about a lot and is always learning more. A polymath (Greek: πολυμαθής, romanized: polymathēs, lit. 'having learned much'; Latin: homo universalis, lit. 'universal human') - Wikipedia A Polymath works on the intersection of multiple fields and often on

10 Timeless Conventional Wisdoms

10 Timeless Conventional Wisdoms

1. "Honesty is the best policy" Being honest builds trust and respect with others, and it often leads to the best outcomes in the long run. 2. "Patience is a virtue" Good things come to those who wait. Instead of rushing things, it's often

Sense Learning: An Age Old Perspective on Multidimensional Learning

Sense Learning: An Age Old Perspective on Multidimensional Learning

There are many different theories about the way we learn. Today way will explore theory of Sense Learning which was pioneered by Laird. Laird posits that the most of knowledge acquired by adults (75%) is learned through seeing. Hearing is the next most effective (about 13%) and the other senses

Embracing the Multidimensional Self: Transcending the Confinement of Labels

Embracing the Multidimensional Self: Transcending the Confinement of Labels

In the ever-evolving tapestry of human existence, it is easy to succumb to the allure of simplicity, preferring the comfort of labels and neat categorisations. We instinctively place ourselves into boxes marked with the unvarying labels of personality types, careers, cultural identities, and countless other classifications. Yet, this reductionist view

41 Books to Learn How to Learn:💡🧠 Unlocking the Power of Meta-Learning

41 Books to Learn How to Learn:💡🧠 Unlocking the Power of Meta-Learning

Here's my "Metalearning" aka learning how to learn booklist below: 1. How to read a book by J.D. Mortimer 2. Mastery by George Leonard 3. Mastery by Robert Greene 4. How to solve it by George Pólya 5. Why we sleep by Matthew Walker 6.

100 Polymaths

Here's a list of some of the Polymaths to have ever lived. Look them up, Study them. Learn the best and discard the worst. Consume and grow. 1. Leonardo da Vinci 2. Isaac Newton 3. Galileo Galilei 4. Archimedes 5. Michelangelo 6. Benjamin Franklin 7. Albert Einstein 8.

How to remember what you read and never forget it!

How to remember what you read and never forget it!

Books are wormholes to Wonderland. Without reading, life would be a mistake. But reading and not remembering what you read is worse. It is time wasted! I used to find myself reading an amazing book and then miserably failing to articulate the ideas of the book while telling a friend

7 things you need to know to make better decisions

7 things you need to know to make better decisions

It is a common misconception held by many that economics is the study of money. However, it is actually the study of the choices people make! It is simply that. The choices people make and the impact of these choices on their lives as well as the rest of the