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The Self-Taught Genius of Leonardo da Vinci
34:17 - 42:41 (08:24)
Leonardo da Vinci's self-taught genius was born out of his lack of formal education, pushing him to collect books and learn through his own experiences, questioning received wisdom and leading the way for the scientific revolution.
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Leonardo da Vinci was born out of wedlock.
ChapterThe Self-Taught Genius of Leonardo da Vinci
Episode#273: Lessons from Steve Jobs, Leonardo da Vinci, and Ben Franklin
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Born to a notary in his late teens, Leonardo da Vinci felt lucky not to be sent to a formal school, as it allowed him to question the received wisdom and experiment with different things.
37:19 - 39:47 (02:28)
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Born to a notary in his late teens, Leonardo da Vinci felt lucky not to be sent to a formal school, as it allowed him to question the received wisdom and experiment with different things. Although he did not have innate abilities, he developed curiosity over time and learned through reading books and making lists of observations.
ChapterThe Self-Taught Genius of Leonardo da Vinci
Episode#273: Lessons from Steve Jobs, Leonardo da Vinci, and Ben Franklin
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
This podcast episode discusses how the education system can diminish curiosity in students and highlights the value of self-taught curiosity, as exemplified by Leonardo da Vinci.
39:47 - 42:41 (02:54)
Summary
This podcast episode discusses how the education system can diminish curiosity in students and highlights the value of self-taught curiosity, as exemplified by Leonardo da Vinci.