In this episode, host Michael Palmer welcomes back Dr. Bror Saxberg, Founder of LearningForge, to continue their exploration of learning and its implications for the future. They delve into key concepts such as working memory versus long-term memory, deliberate practice, the 10,000-hour rule, and the latest research findings on differences and similarities in learning rates. Dr. Saxberg highlights the brain’s lifelong neuroplasticity and its potential for acquiring new skills and knowledge.
The conversation then transitions to expertise in general, including how cognitive scientists study it and the decline in the half-lives of professional skills. Bror and Michael talk about organizational training, creativity stemming from combinatorial expertise, and the unique human ability to create shared meaning. They discuss how enhancing learning environments and motivation, as shown in a recent study, can help speed up the development of expertise for learners at all levels. The episode concludes with optimism about the human capacity to acquire new competencies and value, with the help of insights from learning science and emerging technology.
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