Deep and Durable Learning
Most learning is superficial and fades quickly. This podcast will equip you to move to learning that is durable because it is deep. Deep learning lasts because it respects the way the brain works. Inquiring minds want to know "how" and "why"—not just what!
- Update frequency
- every 14 days
- Average duration
- 32 minutes
- Episodes
- 73
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Constrained by Capacity
Learning is sabotaged when the cognitive load of the task is too high as well as when it is too low. Learn how to optimize cognitive load.
Chunks: A Creative Cognitive Strategy
Chunking removes the obstacle of our extremely limited working memory by leveraging the hard-wired pattern making of the brain to create networks of powerful, logically-linked concepts.
Forgetting is Fortunate
The brain ruthlessly discards information, but relentless forgetting allows us to remain flexible as learners.
Patterns of Patterns
New concepts don’t float around but are logically negotiated into an appropriate place in our mental framework of concepts.
Constructing Concepts
The process of concept (idea) formation in the brain is the universal mechanism for learning with understanding.
Curiosity Fuels Learning
Curiosity is essential and is the foundation of learning.
How The Human Brain Learns
Knowledge of the human brain enables us to optimize learning. Exploring the 7 C's of Cognition.
Who Needs Experts?
Memorizing Irrelevant Stuff
Coming out of the Fog: Epistemology Part 2
Confusion Says: Epistemology Part 1
The Dark Side of Information
Information is readily available, but so is misinformation. Don't believe everything you see on your screen. Actively resist your native confirmation bias that shops for prepackaged o…
Introduction to Deep and Durable Learning
An introduction to the concept that guides this podcast: enbling deep learning because it is intrinsically durable.