How the Human Mind Learns New Things & Finding Hope in the Coronavirus Crisis

Something You Should Know

Mike Carruthers | OmniCastMedia

Science, Self-improvement, Social Sciences, Health & Fitness, Education

4.5 • 4.3K Ratings

🗓️ 26 March 2020

⏱️ 49 minutes

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Summary

While it’s natural to brag a little about your kids or your job or anything else you are proud of., you really have to be careful. A little bragging goes a long way and too much can be a turn off. This episode begins with a discussion on how much is too much. https://www.readersdigest.ca/health/relationships/things-need-stop-bragging/ Ever wonder why some things are really easy for you to learn and other things are hard? And what is the best way to learn something that doesn’t come naturally to you? Daniel Willingham is a cognitive scientist who studies learning and memory and he is author of the book Why Don’t Students Like School (https://amzn.to/2x8uc6l). Listen and you will hear some surprising insights into how humans learn – or don’t learn and you will hear some wonderful strategies to help you learn anything better. There has likely been a time in your life when you or someone you were with forgot their toothbrush. Consequently, you probably wondered if it was okay to share a toothbrush - just once. Find out in this episode. http://www.rd.com/health/healthcare/sharing-a-toothbrush/ Life has changed dramatically due to the coronavirus. As a result, there is a sense of sadness or even hopelessness in the air. To inject some hope and optimism into the situation is Dr. Shane Lopez who was one of the leading experts on hope. I interviewed him a few years ago and sadly, he died shortly after that interview. Dr. Lopez authored a great book on the subject called Making Hope Happen (http://amzn.to/2j7su8N) and after you listen I think you will feel much more hopeful about your life and the future of mankind. This Week’s Sponsors -AirMedCare Network.Go to www.AirMedCareNetwork.com/something and get up to a $50 gift card when you use the promo code: something Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Today on something you should know, it's natural to brag a bit about your accomplishments,
0:07.6	but less is more, and I'll explain why.
0:10.5	Then, if you really need to learn something, it's important to know which strategies are
0:15.4	the most powerful.
0:17.5	Testing yourself is actually more effective than studying, so study a little bit to get
0:23.4	a toe hold and then literally create flashcards because that's a really good way to really
0:29.3	cement the memory so that it stays in there permanently.
0:32.8	Also, is it ever okay to share a toothbrush in a pinch?
0:37.2	And in these difficult times, hope can be a powerful prescription for everyone.
0:42.4	Hope is the belief that the future will be better than the present, coupled with the belief
0:47.1	that you have the power to make it so.
0:49.4	Humans are the only creatures on the planet that can think complex thoughts about the
0:53.1	future and be hopeful.
0:55.2	All this today on something you should know.
1:00.1	Something you should know.
1:02.5	Fascinating Intel.
1:03.9	The world's top experts and practical advice you can use in your life today.
1:09.9	Something you should know with my carothers.
1:13.1	Hi, welcome to something you should know.
1:17.4	And thank God for podcasts.
1:19.8	Since most of us are stuck spending a lot more time at home than we ever imagined.
1:26.4	We need something to do and podcasts turn out to be a great way to pass the time.
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