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Workshop announcement: Causal I

Scott's Substack • 334 implied HN points • 12 Jan 24
🚌 Education Learning
  1. Workshop announcement for Causal Inference I starting on February 3rd.
  2. Key topics covered in the workshop include potential outcomes and selection bias.
  3. The importance of letting go of anger, bitterness, and seeking human connection in New Year's resolutions.

AI Does Not Fit the Shape of Schooling

Mathworlds • 550 implied HN points • 01 Jun 23
🚌 Education Learning
  1. Schooling has a multidimensional shape with various purposes like cognitive development and social development.
  2. AI models need to align with the full visions for learning, beyond what AI can currently model well.
  3. In classroom settings, AI may have potential for teacher support and professional development, but may not fit within the primary vehicle for student learning.

The Medium Edition

Why is this interesting? • 2171 implied HN points • 18 Jan 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Learning
  1. Watercolors are unforgiving; mistakes with watercolors are hard to fix because once you put them down, you can't really change them.
  2. Mastering a craft takes practice; just like with watercolors, it's crucial to first understand and excel in the medium before focusing on the message or artistry.
  3. Using technology like drawing apps can help with the challenges of traditional mediums like watercolors; these tools offer the convenience of undo and redo functions that are not available in physical art.

The Topography of Thought Edition

Why is this interesting? • 965 implied HN points • 24 Oct 24
🚌 Education Learning
  1. Your writing style can show how you think and might predict your success. It's not just about the words you use, but how you organize your ideas.
  2. Some people can express a lot of different ideas briefly, while others might take longer to get through them. This can affect how effectively they communicate their thoughts.
  3. Understanding how successful people manage their ideas can help us improve our own writing and storytelling skills. It’s useful to have data to back up what we believe about writing.
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Can parents save math?

The Bell Ringer • 159 implied HN points • 05 Apr 24
🚌 Education Learning
  1. More math education can help get more students into STEM fields. Parents believe that improving math is a fair way to provide opportunities.
  2. A group of parents in California is advocating for better math programs in schools. They think this will help kids who want to succeed in science and technology.
  3. Investing in math education is seen as important for the future. Parents want to ensure all students have the chance to excel in these subjects.

Unlocked: Teaching math with John Mighton

The Bell Ringer • 79 implied HN points • 31 May 24
🚌 Education Learning
  1. John Mighton emphasizes the importance of understanding math concepts rather than just memorizing formulas. This helps students develop deeper problem-solving skills.
  2. Focusing on problem-solving in math education encourages critical thinking and creativity in students.
  3. Teaching math should be about making connections and understanding rather than just practicing procedures. This approach can make learning more enjoyable.

Teaching math with John Mighton

The Bell Ringer • 99 implied HN points • 10 May 24
🚌 Education Learning
  1. Kids can get confused easily when we push them too hard with complex ideas. It's important to teach in a way that builds understanding step by step.
  2. Real learning happens when we focus on what students can grasp, not just on covering a lot of content. It's better to let them understand the basics well.
  3. Using evidence from research helps improve how we teach math. This can help solve the ongoing debates about the best ways to learn math.

Behaviorist Evolutionary Psychology

Dissentient • 452 implied HN points • 06 Mar 23
🔬 Science Learning
  1. Behaviorism and evolutionary psychology have different approaches to learning mechanisms and understanding human nature.
  2. Primary reinforcers and punishers play a significant role in shaping behavior and motivation in humans.
  3. Social interactions involve shaping behavior through reinforcement and punishment, influencing adaptive goals and responses.

Lazy Brain

We're Gonna Get Those Bastards • 6 implied HN points • 08 Feb 26
🚌 Education Learning
  1. People are increasingly using AI as a shortcut to avoid hard mental work, and that trend risks weakening our capacity to reason and think deeply.
  2. AI can be a useful tool for tasks like searching or coding, but it shouldn’t replace developing real thinking skills or the unique value of human, artisanal creativity.
  3. Education’s main purpose is to build the mental muscles needed for professional and civic life, so relying on AI instead of practicing reasoning will leave people ill-prepared for complex roles.

Week in review

André Casal's Substack • 19 implied HN points • 05 Aug 24
💼 Business Learning
  1. Mastery cycles help you learn skills quickly by breaking the process into steps: try, review, and improve. This keeps you organized and focused on growth.
  2. The Dunning-Kruger effect shows that people often think they're smarter than they are at first. Overcoming challenges makes you more aware of how much there is to learn.
  3. Reflection and planning are just as important as doing the work. Taking time to think about what you've done helps you get better and avoid falling into bad habits.

Build a blameless culture or join one ⚡

Arpit’s Newsletter • 196 implied HN points • 11 Feb 24
💼 Business Learning
  1. A blameless culture prioritizes learning over pointing fingers, fostering open error discussions.
  2. Encouraging transparency and learning from failures helps build a blameless culture.
  3. Shifting focus to 'What went wrong?' instead of 'Who made the mistake?' can promote a blameless culture.

The Mitochondrial Summit Starts Today!

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 419 implied HN points • 20 Jun 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Learning
  1. The Mitochondrial Summit starts today and runs through June 26, covering various topics like red light, PEMF, toxic dental products, and more.
  2. Several notable speakers will be at the summit, including Terry Wahls, Stephanie Seneff, Morley Robbins, and more throughout the week.
  3. Registering with the provided link grants free entrance to the summit, offering a valuable opportunity for learning and expanding knowledge on mitochondrial health.

The Art of Teaching

Opaque Hourglass • 339 implied HN points • 12 Nov 23
🚌 Education Learning
  1. Observing students' behavior can reveal their engagement and understanding in the classroom.
  2. Teaching should focus on empowering students with critical thinking skills rather than imposing one's own views.
  3. Effective teaching involves a delicate balance of authenticity, imagination, and adaptability to maximize student learning.

The Age of Tinkering is Upon Us

A Biologist's Guide to Life • 13 implied HN points • 28 Jan 26
🕹 Technology Learning
  1. AI tools can amplify and fill gaps in our abilities, acting like a cognitive hearing aid that boosts speed and skill when you learn to use them.
  2. Actively tinkering with AI—asking questions, building projects, and iterating—lets you learn new technical skills quickly and make real things you care about.
  3. Your human strengths—curiosity, compassion, imagination, and intuition—remain the real advantage, so collaborate with others and use AI proactively to create value rather than passively consuming it.

A New Era for Linkposts

By Reason Alone • 67 implied HN points • 06 Nov 25
🎭️ Culture Learning
  1. Some people write blogs mainly for their own learning, without worrying if others read them. This helps them understand and keep track of what they learn.
  2. Link roundups can be a great way to share interesting finds with others, even if they start as personal notes. Many enjoy and engage with these kinds of posts.
  3. Collaborating with established platforms like EconLog can help broaden the audience for blog content. It's good to share work that is relevant to their readers.

How We Set Math Class up to Fail

Mathworlds • 373 implied HN points • 26 May 23
🚌 Education Learning
  1. Math class often focuses on moving students towards abstract concepts, neglecting the value of concrete understanding.
  2. Teachers who can help students transition between concrete and abstract knowledge effectively engage students in math.
  3. Including both concrete and abstract elements in math problems can make learning more engaging and effective.

GRANTED: Your favorite ideas of 2022

Granted • 519 implied HN points • 31 Dec 22
🚌 Education Learning
  1. Certainty is not a sign of credibility; it's better to learn from thoughtful individuals than smooth talkers.
  2. Being kind to yourself involves learning from mistakes, not beating yourself up.
  3. Collaborating with constructive critics can be more beneficial than attacking them.

Deep-research an article with me

The Novelleist • 445 implied HN points • 24 Jan 25
🚌 Education Learning
  1. There is a six-week workshop for writers where they can learn about researching articles in real time. It will involve weekly calls to discuss research processes.
  2. Participants can bring their own story ideas or topics to explore alongside the main research topic. This helps everyone stay engaged and learn together.
  3. The workshop is open to paid subscribers who want a more intimate learning experience and will have access to recordings if they miss a session.

Cadence of Code

Register Spill • 353 implied HN points • 25 Jun 23
🕹 Technology Learning
  1. Retyping other people's writing can help you learn more about their writing style and rhythm.
  2. Actively engaging with code by typing it out can help with better learning and absorption.
  3. Consider typing out pieces of code character by character to understand the rhythm and cadence of the programming language.

A Return to Teaching: The Spring 2023 Edition

Musings on Markets • 859 implied HN points • 21 Dec 22
🚌 Education Learning
  1. Preparation is crucial for teaching. Being ready for class helps make the learning experience better for everyone.
  2. Respect and empathy towards students are important. Treating students as capable individuals fosters a positive learning environment.
  3. Classes should be engaging and fun. Enjoying the teaching process makes learning more meaningful and impactful for students.

Meta-rational practices: Overview 2

Meaningness • 119 implied HN points • 16 Mar 24
🚌 Education Learning
  1. Opportunities for meta-rational improvement can be categorized in different sites for enhancing rationality
  2. Improving circumrational practice involves methods like better material supports, skills training, and proceduralization
  3. Enhancing the ontology includes steps like merging categories, splitting distinctions, and reassigning cases

Are you recently promoted to a Product Manager position? - Here are a few pitfalls to avoid

Ageling on Agile • 219 implied HN points • 14 Jan 24
💼 Business Learning
  1. The role of a product manager is different from roles like project manager, engineer, or business analyst.
  2. Newly promoted product managers should avoid the Dunning-Kruger effect by continuously learning and challenging themselves.
  3. Recognizing the Peter Principle is essential - not everyone is suited to be a product manager, and self-awareness is key.

The 9 Fundamental Ingredients to Thrive with Product Management

Untrapping Product Teams • 157 implied HN points • 07 Feb 24
💼 Business Learning
  1. Product management is like cooking: it's not just about the recipe, but also about how you do it and the ingredients you use.
  2. Recognize the fundamental ingredients for thriving in product management, such as product vision, strategy, goals, and testing assumptions.
  3. Having a strong product vision is crucial for inspiring and motivating teams to progress in the right direction.

Learning from the Past

The Memory Palace • 39 implied HN points • 18 Jun 24
📖 Philosophy Learning
  1. Learning from past mistakes is important. We need to know what went wrong and be ready to act differently to avoid making those mistakes again.
  2. Personal memories make it easier to learn from the past. When we remember past events ourselves, we can understand them better than if we only hear about them from others.
  3. Testimony from others can help us learn, but it requires effort. We can't just hear about something once; we need to actively engage with the information to truly learn from it.

Replay: Putting the "M" in STEM

The Bell Ringer • 59 implied HN points • 17 May 24
🚌 Education Learning
  1. Math is an important part of STEM education and needs more focus. It's often overlooked, but it is essential for understanding science and technology.
  2. Encouraging students in math can help close the achievement gap. When students feel supported in math, they tend to perform better overall.
  3. There are resources and strategies available to help improve math learning. Schools and educators can use various tools to make math more engaging for students.

Five Weird Ways To Enjoy Witching Week

Everything Is Amazing • 1289 implied HN points • 20 Dec 23
🎭️ Culture Learning
  1. Embrace the liminal period of Witching Week between Christmas and New Year to explore novel and whimsical activities.
  2. Challenge yourself by trying new things like walking home instead of using public transport, or taking daily rituals outside for a change of perspective.
  3. Declutter your space and teach something you love to someone else to broaden your horizons and deepen understanding.

The Wastefulness of Schools

Doc Hammer's Anvil • 294 implied HN points • 31 May 23
🚌 Education Learning
  1. Bryan has the Burden of Proof - His arguments require solid evidence.
  2. The Sheepskin Effect Isn't Just Signaling - Diploma holders earn more for finishing.
  3. Schools Teach Conformity - They emphasize following rules and being reliable.

Joe's Nerdy Rants #2

Joe Reis • 294 implied HN points • 27 May 23
🕹 Technology Learning
  1. Identify your motivation to learn in a rapidly changing industry by finding your ultimate goal or purpose.
  2. Focus on mastering the fundamentals of a topic by understanding it from end to end and learning from first principles.
  3. Be patient, read widely, and connect various ideas together to grow your knowledge over time.

The Seminar Continues

In My Tribe • 182 implied HN points • 03 Jun 25
🚌 Education Learning
  1. Personality psychology helps us understand people better. It looks at how we predict and explain behaviors, which is important for our relationships.
  2. The Big Five model is a more reliable way to measure personality than older methods like Myers-Briggs. It uses continuous traits instead of strict categories.
  3. While personality traits can be stable over time, we can develop skills that help us function better, even if our core traits don't change much.

Deep Learning Weekly: Issue 339

Deep Learning Weekly • 137 implied HN points • 07 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Learning
  1. Google introduced a new model for time-series forecasting called TimesFM, pre-trained on a large time-series corpus.
  2. Adept introduced a new multimodal model called Adept Fuyu-Heavy designed for digital agents.
  3. There are various articles and papers covering topics like LLM platforms, code implementation like LoRA, and new generation AI models.