Autodidacticism

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The astronomer, physicist and engineer Galileo Galilei was an autodidact. He is commonly called a polymath.

Autodidacticism (Self-education) is the practice of education and/or learning skills without the guidance of schools/schoolmasters (i.e., teachers, professors, institutions, mentors). A person who is self-taught is an autodidact.

Frequently people who are autodidacts are also polymaths, and vice versa.[1]

How to become an autodidact (Self-learner)

"To become an autodidact, actively choose a subject you're interested in, set clear learning goals, actively seek out diverse learning materials like books, online courses, and videos, develop a consistent study routine, and most importantly, cultivate a curious mindset that encourages critical thinking and independent learning throughout your life journey; essentially, taking ownership of your education outside of a formal institution by actively pursuing knowledge on your own terms."[2]

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Common autodidact personality traits

See also: Personality and Neuroplasticity and the ability of individuals to change their personality and Intellectual curiosity and Self-motivation and Mental toughness and Cognitive flexibility and Openness and Psychological resilience and Problem solving and Resourcefulness and Creativity and Creative problem solving and Discipline and Will (psychology) and Self-control and Achievement orientation and Goal setting and Critical thinking and Systems thinking and Abstract thinking

Due to brain neuroplasticity, individuals are able to make some changes to their personality over time although some personality traits are more adaptable to change than others (See: Neuroplasticity and the ability of individuals to change their personality).

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Famous autodidacts

The following is a list of famous autodidacts.[3]

Books

  • How to Self-Learn Anything. Teach Yourself How to Learn: Teach Yourself Anything, Learn More in Less Time, A Strategic Plan to Break Down Complex Topics by Nancy Barber. ASIN: B0CR5H8BVL. Publisher: Independently published (December 28, 2023)
  • How to Self-Learn: Teach Yourself Anything, Become an Expert, and Memorize Everything (Learning how to Learn) by Peter Hollins. ASIN: B0B42LCV3C. Publisher: Independently published (June 20, 2022)
  • Learn Like a Polymath: How to Teach Yourself Anything, Develop Multidisciplinary Expertise, and Become Irreplaceable (Learning how to Learn Book 18) by Peter Hollins. Pkcs Media, Inc. (October 16, 2020)
  • The Self-Learning Blueprint: A Strategic Plan to Break Down Complex Topics, Comprehend Deeply, and Teach Yourself Anything (Learning how to Learn) by Peter Hollins. ‎Independently published (June 30, 2019)
  • The Science of Self-Learning: How to Teach Yourself Anything, Learn More in Less Time, and Direct Your Own Education (Learning how to Learn) by Peter Hollins. Independently published (November 16, 2018)
  • Teach Yourself How to Learn by Saundra Yancy McGuire and Mark McDaniel. Routledge; 1st edition (January 2, 2018)

Computer programming:

  • The Self-Taught Programmer: The Definitive Guide to Programming Professionally by Cory Althof. Self-Taught Media (January 24, 2017)

See also

External links

Nassim Taleb (Author of a book on antifragility)

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References

  1. ↑ Autodidact vs. Polymath: What’s the Difference & Can You Be Both?
  2. ↑ How do you become a autodidact?
  3. ↑ http://www.realityspoken.com/autodidactic
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