The brain: an instruction manual
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The talk explains brain-friendly methods and techniques for learning, teaching, problem-solving, and software development, naming practical approaches that make daily developer work and learning new concepts easier. It also covers strategies to reduce procrastination and questions myths like whether we can learn in our sleep.
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chapters (15)
- 0:00Brain and learning basics
- 1:05Where ideas come from
- 2:32Three brain methods
- 5:01Understand the problem
- 12:17Plan and execute
- 13:41Reflect and spot patterns
- 14:44Teach by learning
- 17:37Writing as research
- 20:29How the brain really works
- 23:01Focused versus diffuse mode
- 25:37Using diffuse mode
- 28:14Capture ideas and creativity
- 29:42Understanding procrastination
- 31:40Pomodoro against procrastination
- 34:07Summary and resources
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