Learning for the sake of learning is so sick Being a lifelong student is the ultimate goal Why would you only want to learn something because you need to use it? Learn it to expand your knowledge Few.
nerdery
when i make my bags i will do a maths phd and will coach a kids football team circle of life
nerdery
well depends on what you want to learn, personally my mind is given up on this degree. I’m learning for the sake of learning. But when it comes to learning to expand my mind. I settled camp with studying data and the world onchain. so in many cases learning for the sake can be instrumental. my 2 $degen :)
nerdery
The initial learning of the basics creates neural connections, and then you grow up and start making mistakes 🤝
nerdery
Man, you absolutely get it The greatest gift we have is our ability to learn, and the innate enjoyment we get from it. Keeps your mind fresh, keeps the dopamine on tap, and broadens your perspectives all throughout life.
nerdery
“The illiterate of the future are not those who can’t read or write but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn.” - Alvin Toffler
nerdery
But we can't forget that learning without practice is 80% wasted time
nerdery
I think you have the right idea but the wrong definition... instrumental learning or learning for extrinsic reasons is what you are defining.
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