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'''Autodidacticism''' (Self-education) is the practice of [[education]] and/or learning skills without the guidance of schools/schoolmasters (i.e., teachers, professors, institutions, [[mentor]]s). A person who is self-taught is an autodidact. | '''Autodidacticism''' (Self-education) is the practice of [[education]] and/or learning skills without the guidance of schools/schoolmasters (i.e., teachers, professors, institutions, [[mentor]]s). A person who is self-taught is an autodidact. | ||
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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.
"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."[1]
Self-taught scientists
Books
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- Nassim Nicholas Taleb on Self-Education and Doing the Math (Ep. 41 - Live at Mercatus)
- Nassim Taleb on being an autodidact
Videos:
- Autodidacticism - video playlist, video playlist
- Nassim Taleb on being self-taught