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The science of learning: Dr. Barbara Oakley on how to learn more effectively
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17:34 - 24:42 (07:07)

Dr. Barbara Oakley discusses the three primary ways of learning a new skill, testing, spacing, and interleaving, and how adding variety by mixing them can make learning more interesting and effective.

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The three primary things for learning any skill are testing, spacing, and interleaving.
17:34 - 18:43 (01:09)
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Skill Learning
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The three primary things for learning any skill are testing, spacing, and interleaving. These principles, along with leaning into the difficulty and using spaced repetition, can help anyone excel in their chosen field.

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The science of learning: Dr. Barbara Oakley on how to learn more effectively
Episode
#231 - Ali Abdaal - How To Learn & Remember Anything, Fast
Podcast
Modern Wisdom
By adding a little variety to your learning process, such as switching between different topics, it can help you understand and retain information better, but when learning a new topic, it's best to focus on it first before interleaving.
18:44 - 21:57 (03:13)
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Learning
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By adding a little variety to your learning process, such as switching between different topics, it can help you understand and retain information better, but when learning a new topic, it's best to focus on it first before interleaving.

Chapter
The science of learning: Dr. Barbara Oakley on how to learn more effectively
Episode
#231 - Ali Abdaal - How To Learn & Remember Anything, Fast
Podcast
Modern Wisdom
Listening to instrumental tracks can help boost productivity while studying, as it does not interfere with the phonological loop.
21:57 - 23:40 (01:42)
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Productivity
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Listening to instrumental tracks can help boost productivity while studying, as it does not interfere with the phonological loop. Leaving the room and going to external locations such as libraries can also be beneficial for concentration and focus.

Chapter
The science of learning: Dr. Barbara Oakley on how to learn more effectively
Episode
#231 - Ali Abdaal - How To Learn & Remember Anything, Fast
Podcast
Modern Wisdom
The hosts discuss various ways to optimize your studying experience, including listening to music, finding a suitable location, and using technology to stay organized.
23:40 - 24:42 (01:01)
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Studying
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The hosts discuss various ways to optimize your studying experience, including listening to music, finding a suitable location, and using technology to stay organized.

Chapter
The science of learning: Dr. Barbara Oakley on how to learn more effectively
Episode
#231 - Ali Abdaal - How To Learn & Remember Anything, Fast
Podcast
Modern Wisdom