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Gregg Braden

04/16/24

@ André Duqum

The process of learning something new, like a language or music, involves a compulsion that triggers neurons to connect and create pathways in the brain, which takes about three days.

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@ André Duqum

The Rise of Transhumanism: Do We Have the Wisdom to Not Forget What Makes Us Human? | Gregg Braden

04/16/24

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Andrew Huberman

01/03/22

@ Andrew Huberman

Learning is fundamentally about neuroplasticity, which is the process by which our nervous system changes in response to experiences.

Andrew Huberman

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@ Lewis Howes

Engaging in challenging activities, like learning a new language, can enhance neuroplasticity and potentially extend lifespan.

Andrew Huberman

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@ Lewis Howes

Experiments show that stimulating dopamine and acetylcholine release while learning can lead to significant rewiring of the brain.

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@ Lewis Howes

The mental strain you feel while learning is actually a trigger for neuroplasticity, which allows your brain to adapt and grow.

Andrew Huberman

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Learning involves neuroplasticity, which is the ability of the nervous system to change in response to experience, and it includes the strengthening and weakening of neural connections.

Gregg Braden

04/16/24

@ André Duqum

The human brain continues to produce neurons until the last breath, but if new neurons are not engaged meaningfully within about 14 days, they will atrophy and die.

Andrew Huberman

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@ Lewis Howes

Accelerated language learning through implantable electrodes is currently being tested, aiming to enhance fluency rapidly.

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@ Andrew Huberman

After a skill learning session, taking a brief period of idle time allows the brain to replay the motor sequence performed correctly, which is important for rapid consolidation and learning.

Severin Hacker

05/19/25

@ 20VC with Harry Stebbings

The hardest part of learning a language is motivation, and Duolingo acts as a motivation engine to encourage daily practice and engagement.