Learning a language which allows you to learn other languages more quickly may be best achieved by teaching dead languages, and being irrational can prove to be a smart strategy in game theory.
The speaker shares how he was able to enroll in second-year Japanese classes after studying through first-year textbooks and completing all exercises and verbal examinations within a month before taking an intensive six-week course in reading Japanese newspapers and conducting business in Japanese.
A student recounts the value of attending a course at Yale to interact with experts and to gain a unique perspective on global affairs, especially the Middle Eastern conflict.
The speaker discusses the value of learning from others when faced with challenging moments and breaking through mental blocks. They touch on the idea that having a support system and learning from others can help in personal growth and development.
The Russian education system focuses on a rigorous and deep education for all students, while the American system can sometimes cater to the weakest student. The Russian system also emphasizes nurturing the strongest student, while the American system often values competition in areas that may not generalize well to future skills.