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The Persistence Required to Learn Complex Topics with Tai-Danae Bradley
2:33:51 - 2:43:00 (09:08)
Tai-Danae Bradley, a mathematician and data scientist, discusses the persistence required to learn complex subjects like algebraic geometry, and the challenge of starting even when you don't feel like it.
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The podcast discusses various methods to learn mathematics such as reading textbooks, solving contest style problems, watching videos, and reading books of Martin Gardner.
2:33:51 - 2:36:33 (02:42)
Summary
The podcast discusses various methods to learn mathematics such as reading textbooks, solving contest style problems, watching videos, and reading books of Martin Gardner.
ChapterThe Persistence Required to Learn Complex Topics with Tai-Danae Bradley
Episode#190 – Jordan Ellenberg: Mathematics of High-Dimensional Shapes and Geometries
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
When trying to understand a complex subject like machine learning, it can be beneficial to focus on a specific problem and let the need to solve it drive your learning, according to this episode.
2:36:33 - 2:37:41 (01:07)
Summary
When trying to understand a complex subject like machine learning, it can be beneficial to focus on a specific problem and let the need to solve it drive your learning, according to this episode.
ChapterThe Persistence Required to Learn Complex Topics with Tai-Danae Bradley
Episode#190 – Jordan Ellenberg: Mathematics of High-Dimensional Shapes and Geometries
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The process of doing something hard can be frustrating when you face giant missing parts of the picture, but it is important to push forward and overcome it.
2:37:42 - 2:40:36 (02:54)
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The process of doing something hard can be frustrating when you face giant missing parts of the picture, but it is important to push forward and overcome it. Falling in love with the process of doing something hard and becoming a better person creates value that can help in holding a bunch of concepts in mind with some uncertainty.
ChapterThe Persistence Required to Learn Complex Topics with Tai-Danae Bradley
Episode#190 – Jordan Ellenberg: Mathematics of High-Dimensional Shapes and Geometries
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The host and guest discuss the advice they give to young people thinking about their career and life, whether it's in mathematics, poetry, or a hot dog eating contest.
2:40:36 - 2:41:44 (01:07)
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The host and guest discuss the advice they give to young people thinking about their career and life, whether it's in mathematics, poetry, or a hot dog eating contest.
ChapterThe Persistence Required to Learn Complex Topics with Tai-Danae Bradley
Episode#190 – Jordan Ellenberg: Mathematics of High-Dimensional Shapes and Geometries
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Author Tim Ferris shares advice on making decisions and overcoming self-doubt by taking a perspective of high self-esteem and considering what a more confident version of yourself would do.
2:41:45 - 2:43:00 (01:14)
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Author Tim Ferris shares advice on making decisions and overcoming self-doubt by taking a perspective of high self-esteem and considering what a more confident version of yourself would do.