• Ep 18 | Rethinking Education, Lessons to Unlearn, Become a Generalist, & More — Ana Lorena Fábrega

  • Apr 17 2024
  • Length: 1 hr and 11 mins
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Ep 18 | Rethinking Education, Lessons to Unlearn, Become a Generalist, & More — Ana Lorena Fábrega

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  • This is a super cool and thought-provoking episode about new approaches to education. Misha da Vinci and edupreneur Ana Lorena Fábrega explore ways to transform schools so that students cultivate real-world skills, learn resilience and how to embrace challenges, and are prepared for an unpredictable future. They discuss how adults can keep learning no matter their age, especially given the need to adapt to the fast-changing world. They advocate for becoming generalists, leveraging technology wisely, and prioritizing lifelong learning. Ana's experiences visiting alternative schools worldwide shed light on practical methods for encouraging individuality and original thought and aim to inspire a shift towards more adaptive and enriching learning environments.

    00:43 Introducing the grftf Podcast with Misha da Vinci

    01:11 Meet Ana Lorena Fábrega: A Journey from Traditional Educator to Edupreneur

    12:57 The Synthesis School: Revolutionizing Education

    22:44 The Future of Education: Blending Traditional and Innovative Approaches

    33:53 Unlearning to Succeed: Lessons for Adults

    39:31 The Power of Embracing Failure

    40:31 Unlearning the Need to Fit In

    42:36 Rethinking Instruction: Fostering Initiative and Curiosity

    44:35 Navigating the Future: The Importance of Questioning and Adaptability

    46:30 The Dangers of Social Media and Technology on Young Minds

    57:11 Embracing Generalism in the Age of AI

    01:07:38 The Journey of Lifelong Learning and Curiosity

    01:08:53 Exploring Alternative Education Models

    Connect with Ana

    Website: https://afabrega.com/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AnaLorenaFabregaMsFab

    Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/anafabrega11

    Get Ana's book The Learning Game: https://tr.ee/hCnrT6YZ4g


    Misha da Vinci is a futurologist & tech writer. She is the founder of grftf, a tech & media brand that is focused on getting humanity ready for the future.

    Connect with Misha

    The grftf Newsletter (a free life-changing newsletter): https://mishadavinci.substack.com/

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/mishadavinci

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mishadavinci

    Website: https://www.mishadavinci.com/
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