EPISODE · Mar 3, 2016 · 44 MIN
56 - The Art of Selfish Learning, with TK Coleman
from The Isaac Morehouse Podcast · host Isaac Morehouse
One of the downsides of formal education is that it fosters learning for the sake of satisfying a person in authority instead of learning in order to satisfy one’s curiosity. Schools generally offer praise and avoidance of pain when learning rules are abided, which is still externally guided and not connected to our curiosity and goals. TK Coleman comes back on the show to talk about the importance of selfish learning - approach that helps you achieve your goals and improve whatever it is that you see as valuable. Learn selfishly!
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One of the downsides of formal education is that it fosters learning for the sake of satisfying a person in authority instead of learning in order to satisfy one’s curiosity. Schools generally offer praise and avoidance of pain when learning rules are abided, which is still externally guided and not connected to our curiosity and goals. TK Coleman comes back on the show to talk about the importance of selfish learning - approach that helps you achieve your goals and improve whatever it is that you see as valuable. Learn selfishly!
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