How to Learn: Unlocking the Brain's Secrets • Barbara Oakley & Charles Humble • GOTO 2024

This interview was recorded for GOTO Unscripted. #GOTOcon #GOTOunscripted https://gotopia.tech Read the full transcription of this interview here: https://gotopia.tech/articles/345 Prof. Dr. Barbara Oakley - Professor of Engineering at Oakland University & Author of Numerous Books @BarbaraOakley Charles Humble - Freelance Techie, Podcaster, Editor, Author & Consultant RESOURCES Barbara https://barbaraoakley.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbaraoakley https://twitter.com/Barbara97881398 Charles https://bsky.app/profile/charleshumble.bsky.social https://linkedin.com/in/charleshumble https://mastodon.social/@charleshumble https://conissaunce.com Links https://youtu.be/rbTaEsieWsU https://youtu.be/ztdxlkmxpIQ https://youtu.be/t4z1Hmg5LC0 https://youtu.be/XjbTLIqnq-o https://youtu.be/I9mBP0v-L_o https://youtu.be/Vd5IxWn3Ync https://youtu.be/yho1nfJns1I https://youtu.be/8jwiABwGC6c https://youtu.be/yiGAfjGrrVs DESCRIPTION Barbara Oakley, renowned author and polymath joins Charles Humble for a deep dive into the brain's modes of operation, exploring the focused and diffuse modes of thinking, which together enhance learning by balancing task-oriented problem-solving with creativity. They emphasize the importance of mental relaxation and the role of exercise, sleep, and a healthy diet in boosting cognitive function. Key concepts such as deliberate practice, retrieval practice, and the value of psychological safety in team dynamics are explored, offering insights into effective learning and collaboration. The relationship between working memory and long-term memory is examined, highlighting how techniques like the Pomodoro Technique and spaced repetition optimize retention. Additionally, the conversation underscores the potential of AI in education, encouraging its integration despite concerns among educators. Lastly, the phenomenon of rustiness in skill retention is explained through the dynamics of neural connections, with a hopeful outlook on the future of neuroscience research in understanding conditions like autism and dyslexia. TIMECODES 00:00 Intro 01:45 Exploring effective learning techniques 08:48 Focused & diffuse modes in learning 17:40 Deliberate practice & psychological safety in team management 23:06 Working memory vs Long-term memory in learning 33:28 Using AI for efficient learning & the future of education 41:19 Ongoing mysteries in brain research 45:39 Outro RECOMMENDED BOOKS Barbara Oakley • A Mind For Numbers • https://amzn.to/3Z2tjqi Pooja K. Agarwal & Patrice M. Bain • Powerful Teaching • https://amzn.to/4gmT5LS Barbara Oakley & Olav Schewe • Learn Like a Pro • https://amzn.to/3Z3gyf9 Barbara Oakley, Beth Rogowsky & Terrence J. Sejnowski • Uncommon Sense Teaching • https://amzn.to/4hKGaEW Barbara Oakley & Terrence J. Sejnowski • Learning How to Learn • https://amzn.to/3Cqe7dW Barbara Oakley • Mindshift • https://amzn.to/3Z2EAaf Barbara Oakley, Madhavan, Green, Koon & Low • Practicing Sustainability • https://amzn.to/4fn95gZ Barbara Oakley • Pathological Altruism • https://amzn.to/48LDVNK Heidi Helfand • Dynamic Reteaming • https://amzn.to/3Fvu5BA Daniel Kahneman • Thinking, Fast and Slow • https://amzn.to/2XmJEtf Matthew Skelton & Manuel Pais • Team Topologies • http://amzn.to/3sVLyLQ https://bsky.app/profile/gotocon.com https://twitter.com/GOTOcon https://www.linkedin.com/company/goto- https://www.instagram.com/goto_con https://www.facebook.com/GOTOConferences #LearnLikeAPro #TheBrainsSecrets #HowToLearn #AMindForNumbers #GenAI #ArtificialIntelligence #HowToLearn #StrengthenLearning #LearningTechniques #BarbaraOakley #CharlesHumble CHANNEL MEMBERSHIP BONUS Join this channel to get early access to videos & other perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs_tLP3AiwYKwdUHpltJPuA/join Looking for a unique learning experience? Attend the next GOTO conference near you! Get your ticket at https://gotopia.tech Sign up for updates and specials at https://gotopia.tech/newsletter SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL - new videos posted almost daily. https://www.youtube.com/user/GotoConferences/?sub_confirmation=1