Chapter
Learning to Invent
2:16:39 - 2:22:31 (05:52)
The key to successful learning and development is to focus on inventing rather than mimicking. Watching someone do something and repeating it with different inputs can only take you so far.
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The importance of learning to invent instead of just mimicking and pushing on even when things are difficult, inspired by stories of World War II history.
2:16:39 - 2:20:44 (04:05)
Summary
The importance of learning to invent instead of just mimicking and pushing on even when things are difficult, inspired by stories of World War II history.
ChapterLearning to Invent
Episode#183 – Po-Shen Loh: Mathematics, Math Olympiad, Combinatorics & Contact Tracing
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The podcast discusses the importance of seizing opportunities and not worrying about the possibility of failure.
2:20:44 - 2:21:20 (00:36)
Summary
The podcast discusses the importance of seizing opportunities and not worrying about the possibility of failure. It concludes with a personal reflection of what brings joy to one's life.
ChapterLearning to Invent
Episode#183 – Po-Shen Loh: Mathematics, Math Olympiad, Combinatorics & Contact Tracing
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker discusses their desire to maximize their impact on others after they are gone, without the need for personal attribution.
2:21:20 - 2:22:31 (01:11)
Summary
The speaker discusses their desire to maximize their impact on others after they are gone, without the need for personal attribution. They draw inspiration from scientists like Newton whose discoveries have had a lasting impact over many generations.