Talks at Google Ep17 - Barbara Oakley | Learning How to Learn
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Dec 4, 2018 
Barbara Oakley, Professor of engineering at Oakland University, discusses effective strategies for learning math and science, including the importance of creative thinking, different modes of thinking in the brain, the role of sleep in learning, the limitations of working memory and multitasking, the benefits of spaced repetition, and the relationship between working memory and creativity.
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The Neil Phone Impersonation
- Oakley tells a humorous McMurdo Station story about Neil impersonating the station manager.
- The bit illustrates stepping outside yourself to view your behavior from a new perspective.
Sleep Cleans And Consolidates Learning
- Sleep clears metabolic waste and supports synaptic growth that consolidates learning.
- Short study periods spaced with sleep build durable neural connections better than last-minute cramming.
Exercise Grows Learning Neurons
- Exercise promotes growth of new neurons in the hippocampus and helps those neurons survive.
- Even simple walking improves cognitive clarity and supports learning-related brain changes.