Brain Hack: 6 secrets to learning faster, backed by neuroscience | Lila Landowski | TEDxHobart

Sharing the secrets to productive learning, backed by neuroscience. Dr Lila Landowski explains the methods which can be used to allow us to learn faster. Dr Lila Landowski is a multi-award winning neuroscientist and lecturer that expertly arms people with an understanding of how their brain works, to help them make better choices in their lives. She is also a Director of the Australian Society for Medical Research, a Director of Epilepsy Tasmania, as well as a regular guest expert science communicator for the ABC. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@abdullah_771]

1. Exercise: It improves our brain and create new brain cells 2. Focus: Do some focus exercises like meditation 3. Practice alertness (to improve its 8-30 min cycle) 4.Sleep: it converts short term memory into long term 5.Repeat: Repetition is necessary in various stages of learning 6.Take breaks (20 min) in between long hours learnings 7.Make mistakes to train your brain to handle new things

[@NerdZooooone]

…well I’ve read about neuroscience and psychology, which also describes how we are able to empowering our brain, so I tested all the way by myself and I would say…it works..😁😃😅

[@abdullah_771]

@@NerdZooooone Actually I do not have any intentions to follow these things😇 I've just listed down my understanding of this particular video because once my man said "if you can't explain something to another person, it means you haven't understood completely." (If someone is reading this you're welcome to rate my understanding.)

[@0986800424]

Thank you for taking notes, It's very useful

[@nikhilgoyal007]

thanks man!! s

[@Jayinjapanese]

Thanks for saving time in our life

[@toilaxuannam]

1.Attention -Use phone less -Prioritize sleep -Excercise 2.Alert -Have a focus point -(Light) excercise -Sufficient eating 3.Sleep -Sleep to transform short-term memories in the hippocampus->long-term memories in the cortex 4.Repetition and Spacing -Learning is like excercising, to get 'muscles' you need repeting it 5.Breaks -Deep breaks (15 minutes) after learning to let brain recall the information 6.Mistakes -Go for challenges, matches, competitions, or simply practice the thing you want to learn the different way

[@mohamedaraou323]

thank you

[@Ljounieh]

So sleep, exercise and eat, basic human needs

[@kho4123]

Thanks

[@VartikaSingh-wu6oz]

Is sleeping for 4-5 hrs enough

[@toilaxuannam]

@@VartikaSingh-wu6oz scientifically not

[@guess985]

attention alertness sleep repetition breaks and mistakes

[@KingsleyOkeze]

Thank you.

[@gelos2351]

Matrix

[@shivanit.8511]

Thankyou ♥️

[@happynatasha]

+ no cramming 😊

[@Boogeeezy]

Ty so much for writing down something within the 1st minute of the video 💀

[@yourdaddyfourlokccmartin9407]

1. Attention - remove distractions 2. Alert - Don’t get too comfortable while studying 3. Exercises - needless to say 4. Sleep - You can remember longer 5. Breaks and repeats - breaks down to short periods studying hours over multiple days 6. Make mistakes- go harder on every trying, don’t expect to be perfect

[@brentwoodtn]

absolutely nothing new in this lecture, same thing we've known for over 100 years.

[@user-vz3qt7gb4h]

​@@brentwoodtnthe problem is that you know these things but you don't do in your real life!

[@brentwoodtn]

@@user-vz3qt7gb4h speak for yourself

[@vikramingleshwar5732]

04:00 Attention 06:51 Alertness 09:39 Sleep 11:25 Repetition 13:52 Breaks 15:19 Mistakes

[@Searchforfulltruth911]

To increase attention you can do attention focus meditation for long term attention for short term for (2hours)attention you can do moderate exercise like jog before sitting down for studying or run up and down the stairs at work and keep exercising and don't use social media for more than 1 hour you get addicted and have gaps in attention.

[@ibeastslayer1876]

Practice make perfect.

[@tradingwithrazib4951]

Short term planning Attention Alertness Sleep well Think about the summary of the topic you have learned at least 20% information Use your hand Revision of what you learned yesterday Take a break for a few minutes. Like you can look outside, how the sky is going on Practice what you learned. Share it with your friends and family. It's very helpful for both parties. Make enough mistakes. So our brains will learn better.

[@sricharan4772]

For those who are trying to remember the 6 keys to improve their learning curve: SAMBAR S => Sleep A => Attention M => Mistakes B => Breaks A => Alert R => Repetition FYI, For those who don't know what sambar is, its a south-indian dish. In this way you can remember the 6 keys for longer time and recollect easily Great video!!!! Will try to adapt these keys

[@speakingenglishcoach7277]

U left off "exercise"

[@MandyPanhol]

Also a brazilian music and dance rythym

[@jaymahakaal5354]

Dosa & Sambar 😅

[@Jasmine-ov5nq]

Its included in attention, so exercise is what activates our attention@@speakingenglishcoach7277

[@user-jl2bh8in1g]

Sambar🤣 that is cool

[@dara_1989]

1 . sleep 4 energy 😵 2 . exercise 4 big brain 💥 3 . relax 4 focus & attention 🧐 4 . learn bite size day wise 💔 5 . sandwich new knowledge b/w routine & mundane 😒 6 . add emotion 4 learning marathon😢 7 . failure is .. neuromodulator 👍 8 . learning is dope .. dopamine 🤨

[@sonyamacleod6225]

“Don’t wait for everything to be perfect before you have a go”. This resonated so hard!!! Thank you!

[@user-fb1dr1pv7e]

Многие израильтяне уже стали понимать, что противоречия в нашем обществе не сводятся только к различиям между правыми и левыми, сефардами и ашкеназами, светскими-и религиозными, евреями-и палестинцами. Нет, речь идет о конфликте более глубоком. Наблюдаемое в последнее время противостояние вокруг судебной системы является лишь проявлением этого фундаментального раскола: в Израиле идет борьба западноевропейской и восточноазиатской цивилизаций, противостояние двух больших культурных общностей, с разными идеалами, системой ценностей, мировоззрением, понятиями. Конечно, к какой из этих систем относится человек, зависит не только от его происхождения. Какая-то часть израильтян из восточных общин является носителями европейских представлений, а определенная часть ашкеназов руководствуется восточными понятиями. Доказательством наличия в Израиле двух больших лагерей является, например, следующее: одна сторона не может перенести, чтобы главой правительства был обманщик, человек, против которого выдвинуты уголовные обвинения, а второй это не мешает, главное, что он свой, из нашего лагеря, племени, сектора и т.п. Одной не важен этнический состав той или иной государственной комиссии или победителей конкурса, главное, чтобы это были специалисты, а их решения - эффективные и справедливые. А для другой интерес прежде всего в этническом составе (и это после 75 лет существования еврейского государства). Одна не может принять распространенную коррупцию, а для другой это нормальные отношения в обществе. Одна не согласна, чтобы суд был зависим от политиков, а другую это устраивает. Одна требует разделения властей, чтобы судьбы страны не решал один человек или одна группа. А для другой такое устройство наиболее приемлемое. Для одной возмутительно, что семья премьера участвует в решении важнейших государственных дел, а другая относится к этому как к допустимому при царском дворе. Хорошим примером отличия западноевропейского и восточноазиатского мировоззрений является разное отношение людей вообще к закону и делам, связанным с коррупцией, в частности - на примере судов над Арье Дери и Эхудом Ольмертом. Когда Дери был осужден за получение взяток и приговорен к тюремному заключению, это не помешало ему быть очень популярным общественным деятелем среди многотысячных носителей восточноазиатской системы взглядов и потом еще сделать блестящую политическую карьеру. То же самое случилось и когда он обманул суд и всю страну, взяв обязательство прекратить политическую деятельность, чтобы не понести наказания, но затем отказался выполнять свое обещание. Это совершенно не сказалось на его авторитете среди его сторонников, он остается лидером партии ШАС и одним из самых влиятельных политиков в стране. Абсолютно противоположная реакция была на судебное дело Ольмерта. Ему пришлось уйти с должности главы правительства, резко упала его популярность среди носителей западной системы ценностей, он лишился поддержки даже среди политических сторонников. А сейчас мы видим разное отношение представителями двух культур к судебным делам Нетаниягу. Проявлением указанного разлада является и то, что самые важные жизненные факторы слабо влияют на политические предпочтения большой части населения, особенно право-религиозного электората. Так, темы безопасности, дороговизны жизни, в том числе жилья, все наболевшие острые социальные вопросы оказываются не главными при выборе кандидата, за которого они решили отдать свой голос. Существующее слишком большое различие между двумя частями населения является причиной мощного внутреннего конфликта. Обычно такой конфликт разрешается жестким противостоянием и даже насилием. Кажется это самый серьезный вызов для Израиля со времени его создания. Когда перед нашим государством стояла задача выжить, была угроза самому существованию страны, это противостояние сглаживалось, гасилось. Сейчас оно всплыло, оголилось, обострилось. Без излишней политкорректности, можно заявить, что сейчас в Израиле идет противоборство не между правыми и левыми, а между прогрессивной и развитой частью населения и отсталой и реакционной. Бывший премьер-министр Англии Лиз Трасс сказала, что сейчас в мире идет борьба между разными общественными моделями: демократиями и автократиями. Внутри Израиля развернулась аналогичная борьба. Европейское устройство, которое реализовали создатели нашего государства, теперь подвергается атаке и изменению в соответствии с состоянием общества и уровнем развития большинства населения, во многом соответствующего странам третьего мира. В муках и противоречиях формируется свое собственное общественное устройство. Именно борьба двух цивилизаций ялась основным смыслом избирательных кампаний последних лет. Победил право-религиозный лагерь во главе с Нетаниягу. Если эта победа окончательная и либеральный протест потерпит поражение, то страна пойдет ускоренным темпом к одной из форм автократии. Будут внешние атрибуты современного европейского устройства, а по сути - возврат к примитивной форме демократии, когда в обществе нет противовесов, все решает большинство. Так стоит вопрос о том, какой будет наша страна: отсталой и реакционной, передовой и прогрессивной.

[@nimochathurangi]

Same here

[@bharatsinghrathore2317]

Which country are you from sir ❤

[@user-fb1dr1pv7e]

@@bharatsinghrathore2317 В первую очередь в нашем государстве должна быть наконец-то принята Конституция. Основные законы, как мы видим сегодня со всей ясностью, не просто недостаточны, но и вообще не могут защитить гражданские права, - просто потому, что все кому не лень с легкостью меняют их в угоду себе и своим подельникам. Во вторую очередь, наконец обязан быть создан Конституционный суд, а вот полномочия раввинатских судов должны быть аннулированы. Невозможно иметь параллельно две независимые судебные системы, особенно в тот момент, когда мы со всей очевидностью понимаем, что есть политические силы, которые намерены усилить именно религиозные суды, решения в которых принимаются на основе законов Торы. И в третью, но далеко не в последнюю, очередь, необходимо всерьез обсудить вопрос отделения религии от государства. Влияние религиозных политиков и партий в нынешнем правительстве показало, что существовавший со времен создания Государства Израиль статус-кво канул в лету. Попытки провести такие законы, как запрет на проведение культурных мероприятий по субботам, отмена возможности внесения квасного в больницы на Песах, раздельное купание для мужчин и женщин в природных источниках и на территориях национальных парков и заповедников, закон о приравнивании статуса учащихся ешив к военнослужащим ЦАХАЛа и многие другие просто не оставляют нам выбора. В самое ближайшее время нам придется принять судьбоносное для страны решение - прогнуться ли под непомерные аппетиты религиозных дельцов от политики или же решить вопрос резко и кардинально в пользу светского населения страны. Ну а пока все, что мы можем - это активно или пассивно сопротивляться бесконечным попыткам нынешнего правительства ввергнуть страну в хаос и разрушить ее основы. Но, возможно, именно этих деструктивных действий и не хватало тем, кто не взял на себя труд 1 ноября прошлого года сходить на выборы и проголосовать, оправдыяваясь тем, что их голос "ни на что не влияет". Как мы сегодня видим, каждый голос оказался важен. И религиозные, у которых была полная явка, и избиратели Ликуда, которые надеялись на улучшение качества жизни, смогли кардинально повлиять на результаты голосования, и сегодня мы видим результат. Выбор каждого из нас был сделан, а станет ли этот выбор уроком - мы узнаем довольно скоро, буквально на следующих выборах. И там уже ни у кого из нас никаких отговорок не будет. משתל, אלא רק חלקים ממנו שכן זהו משתל מודולרי המורכב ממספר חלקים, כאשר לרוב החלק של הירך הוא חלק קבוע שטוב לכל תקופת החיים, וישנו חלק פנימי נוסף שעשוי מפלסטיק ומראש קרמיקה, וחלק אחר של האגן שעשוי ממתכת שלעיתים גם הוא מוחלף לאחר ו שימוש ללא אישור מערכת האתר. לפניה המשתלים החלופיים משמשים כפתרון ארוך טווח לשנים ארוכות, בסדר גודל שנע בישנים, וגם לאחר מכן לא יהיה צורך בהחלפת כלל המשתל, אלא רק חלקים ממנו שכן זהו משתל מודולרי המורכב ממספר חלקים, כאשר לרוב החלק של הירך הוא חלק קבוע שטוב לכל תקופת החיים, וישנו חלק פנימי נוסף שעשוי מפלסטיק ומראש קרמיקה, וחלק אחר של האגן שעשוי ממתכת שלעיתים גם הוא מוחלף לאח

[@HoldupIGotSomethingToSay]

Ok got it

[@huehuehueoriginal3365]

1. Attention - Try to pay complete attention and be mindful while you are learning or reading. Avoid the use of too much media consumption as seeing so much unrelated information in short span of time creates attention deficits in the brain. 2.Alertness : Try to go into Alert or "Fight or Flight" mode before learning in order to increase your focus. A stream of cold shower at the end of your bath might be a good way. 3. Sleep : Sleep is very important in order to shift the short term memory stored in Hippocampus to long term memory in different parts of the brain as well as to flush out the waste substances created in the brain during the day. That is why one nighters before exams is very bad idea for long term memory, always try to prioritise your sleep before having a learning session. 4. Repetition : Practice makes perfect is rightly said as Repetition is extremely important to strengthen the neruon circuits in the brain and helping in the long term recall of a learned information. Spaced Repetition of the learned information after some hours, days and weeks is extremely helpful for long term recall. 5. Breaks : Breaks are another essential factor. 10-20 mins break after an hour or so of work are very helpful, if physical exercise is done in the breaks then it's best suited for the brain as it's seen that even 20 mins of exercise improves memory, intelligence and parts of the brain associated with learning so it is very much needed. 6. Mistakes : Making mistakes is not always bad, instead it's good as it increases our focus as we relearn something in which we failed earlier. We should be trying from our own side to intentionally make mistakes while learning something so that we are able to cover different angles of the information. If we succeed in our attempt while making the mistake then hormones like dopamine will get released and motivate us, if we fail then other neurotransmitters will get released and we will be able to learn a new angle of the information, strengthening our understanding so making learning like a game or a quiz is a Win-win situation.

[@suleymanerim2119]

Thanks you for summary

[@huehuehueoriginal3365]

@@suleymanerim2119 My pleasure 😊

[@jsankar3187]

Thanks

[@Rockatscientist]

Nailed it 🙌

[@IDMYM8]

All of this can be assisted by numerous amount of attempts. Somedays you just cannot do things even if you had made a routine. Sometimes you just cannot hit all the checkmarks. If you are giving more days to the same thing, you are essentially increasing the probability of everything happening and also covering whatever didn't happened. So giving lots of days and lots of time is the ultimate learning tip.

[@Brandonthrives]

Six (6) ingredients to learning faster: 1. Attention: Fully focus (use phone less) on the task to retain the info long-term & exercise to improve your attention 2. Alertness: Exercising, breathing techniques, cold showers and sleeping helps you be more alert 3. Sleep: converts short-term memory to long-term memory. 4. Repetition: Repeat the thing you are trying to learn as many times as you can in that period and space it out across days so your learning has time to build onto long-term memory 5. Breaks: Give your brain time to replay the information you learned after you take like 10-20mins break after learning something new. 6. Mistakes: Making mistakes helps you understand failure and better cope with failure. It’s helping you be better. “Don’t wait for everything to be perfect before you have a go.”

[@ChristopherGV]

Broke my concentration when she said "I wish I knew this when I was young" and she is still young, very pretty and smart.

[@Hercules-ox7uh]

1. Exercise 2. Meditation 3. Attention 4. Alertness 5. Sleep 6. Repetition 7. Breaks 8. Mistakes

[@zupi.e]

I have watched this video over 20 times, everything said here consists of things I have learned from people with really good memory. Those smart people never knew why these techniques worked and always told me to accept that this method or technique JUST works. This lecture summed it up by backing all of that evidence from field with scientific reasoning.

[@avadhutpatil1400]

Mom was right about using that phone

[@FUNnel4283]

Dr Lila ,if you're reading this,I want to say thank you for your performance and you did great ,thank you for helping us learn better ,keep up the good work !

[@duncanmcleod1767]

Well done Lila! I am fortunate enough to have known Lila through school and in part in adulthood. She's very good at what she does and I am pleased that her work is getting the recognition it deserves. A very knowledgable woman.

[@nova6600]

This was so good! Thank you! I'm starting to learn a musical instrument for the very first time in my life (now that I'm an empty nester!) and I'm finding it very difficult. I'm going to use these learning hacks.

[@user-fg3wz9vw3k]

I absolutely loved this talk, and it comprises very important component that are necessary for learning a new skill or information. Although, I would say that there is one concept that I think is lacking in addition to attention, alertness, sleep, repetition, rest and mistakes. The missing concept is pace/speed. To learn anything significant the first iteration has to be taken slowly, and our brains will adapt to the new information better. It is a critical component and I believe it should be added to the 6 components mentioned in the talk.

[@Sannyasin]

Try to transmute your deepest mistakes into life-changing lessons that you never forget. When you make a mistake and recognize why it was a mistake, that's GOLD.

[@Sierra-Whisky]

What an excellent talk! One of my favourite takeaways is most definitely "embrace your mistakes", simply because we all make mistakes. By learning from your mistakes you can turn them into way to improve yourself, so they aren't just a waste of time, money or whatever resource. Only when you walk away without reflecting and learning, mistakes are a waste of resources. Among colleagues I sometimes jokingly say "is this really a mistake or is it an unexpected learning opportunity?"

[@Rockatscientist]

Thank you! I feel the same way about mistakes, I think it is the area of the most misunderstanding. I wish everyone knew that mistakes are a healthy and normal part of life - and that it actually accelerates learning. I see so many people paralysed and afraid to start a task or try something new, out of fear of failure …not realising that failure itself is the catalyst for mastery

[@Sierra-Whisky]

@@Rockatscientist thank you for your appreciation! Then I'm feeling hesitance myself or among others, this is exactly why I often tell myself and others that you can only "fail" if you start doing something. If you don't start, you won't fail but you won't succeed either. So, most of the times, if you start doing something, eventually you will succeed or you will learn something. In both cases it's a win.

[@hakimilila8903]

​@@Rockatscientist thanks so much. I try to learn english and you help me .

[@christinekincaiddewey4791]

I’ve often told my math students: in math - and in life - we often learn more from our mistakes then from what we do right the first time.

[@asleshapadhy3298]

The last point is very nice. Making room for mistakes so that we retain it even more efficiently... That's 100% correct.

[@TLJH53]

Thank you! I learned something new. 🤩 I had a very chaotic upbringing and by 11 or 12 could not focus or sit still in class. I'd get into trouble for my grades. This cycle led me to shame so at 17 I quit, more shame. I'm 53 learning to learn and looking into a GED and some kind of education so I have a career. I want this before I die. Be careful & be kind to your kids.

[@drkuhelibhattacharyams4292]

Exercise, meditation Wimhof breathing, cold showers, small stressors, caffeine Take breaks every 90 minutes , quite break for 10-20 minutes quite rest. Learn on different days. Sleep after learning Repetition and spacing Add emotional component to learning Make mistakes while retrieving learning. Quiz yourself. Make mistakes and then try to correct and improve.

[@Searchforfulltruth911]

Thanks also for attention do focus improving meditation for 10-20min for short term attention and for long term do moderate exercise for 10-20min immediately after exercise you have increase in attention for 2 hours,do sit down for study after eating jog or walk up or down stairs if working.

[@deepkanawade831]

In a TEDx talk titled "Brain Hack: 6 Secrets to Learning Faster, Backed by Neuroscience," Dr. Lila Landowski, a neuroscientist and lecturer, shares insights on how to enhance the learning process. She discusses six critical ingredients for more effective learning based on neuroscience: Attention: Paying focused attention to a task is crucial for retention. Eliminating distractions and practicing focused attention meditation can help improve learning. Alertness: Being alert during learning enhances memory retention. Activities like exercise, focused breathing techniques, and exposure to mild stressors can increase alertness. Sleep: Sleep is essential for memory consolidation. Short-term memories are transferred to long-term memories during sleep. Prioritizing sleep both before and after learning is crucial. Repetition: Repetition strengthens neural pathways associated with learning. Frequent practice and spaced repetition over multiple days aid in building lasting memories. Breaks: Taking breaks between learning sessions allows the brain to replay and reinforce information subconsciously. Short breaks of 10-20 minutes enhance memory retention. Mistakes: Embracing mistakes triggers the release of neuromodulators that enhance attention and motivation. Learning from mistakes and engaging in challenging tasks can improve overall learning. Dr. Landowski emphasizes the importance of understanding neuroplasticity-the brain's ability to change physically in response to experience-for effective learning. She dispels the myth that some individuals are inherently more talented, emphasizing that practice, perseverance, and early learning contribute to skill development. By incorporating these neuroscience-backed strategies into the learning process, individuals can optimize their ability to learn faster and more effectively.

[@waftsofpetrichor]

4:00 Attention: • Adapt to practises that increase your degree of attention. Examples: excercise, meditation. • Attention leads to awarness. 6:51 Alertness: Assimilate to small practices or sensations that increase alertness, but to a certain extent. Examples: Stress, a cold shower 9:39 Sleep: • Sleep helps convert short-term memories into long-term memories. • The diary-like hippocampus transfers all of the data to other parts of the brain like the prefrontal cortex. • The brain removes waste during sleep. ✓ Additional information: As well as consolidating and sorting memories, it also repairs tissues and muscles, grows bones, manages hormones, regenerates cells and strengthens the immune system. 11:25 Repetition: • Repetitive patterns of thinking and action reinforces the connections you make, the paths you create through that information. • Spacing technique. 13:52 Breaks: • Breaks allow your brain to replay information, and identify the essense of that information, making it easier for active recall. • The replaying happens subconsciously. • Replaying happens faster than when you were learning it. • Action -> Thinking -> Action -> Thinking. 15:19 Mistakes: • The element of fear or anxiety attached to mistakes causes you to remember it longer. If an emotion is tied to a piece of data, it is remembered longer. • Contributes to neuroplasticity.

[@sashachan6556]

Thank you Dr Lila Landowski for the 6 secrets! I really appreciate it.

[@pakaponwiwat2405]

This is going to be the best TedTalk I have ever listened to!

[@kshitijverma9053]

Literally a wonderful explanation with a genuine presentation. A big thanks! and keep posting.

[@nidaroon858]

What an amazing and extremely informative talk. Thank you Dr Landowski

[@jarabe28]

Mistakes improve our brain's ability to learn? Wow! I was taught so wrong about this. How different to think of mistakes as learning. Thank you so much for sharing the research

[@mindsetofanathlete]

I'm prepping for a course I will teach this quarter, and I appreciate your provided highlights and reminders!

[@user-ug6fs3fz9j]

That is true mam, I just got to know about neuroscience (brain fundamentals 😊) and now I am experiencing live examples (because of this video). Thank you mam and Tedx (🙋🤸😊)

[@ambition112]

0:58: 🧠 Neuroscientist explains the importance of learning and provides tips for effective learning. 4:03: ⚡ Attention and alertness are crucial for learning, and can be improved through exercise and specific techniques. 7:54: 💡 Stress can enhance learning in small amounts, but chronic stress impairs memory; caffeine and alertness cycles can also affect learning; sleep is crucial for memory consolidation. 11:27: 📚 Repetition and spacing are key for effective learning, as they reinforce connections in the brain and help build long-term memories. 14:57: 🧠 Understanding the brain's mechanisms can help improve learning. Recap by Tammy AI

[@shrishailhiremath373]

How much time sleep is well for health and remembering the things ???

[@vansh7156]

Thanks 👍🏻❤

[@JoshuaMenezes-2890]

@@shrishailhiremath373 8 hours

[@rajivkumar5875]

​@@shrishailhiremath373 6-7 hours is sufficient in general

[@Maria-ex3vw]

Very informative thanks

[@adrianresolis9075]

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:00 🧠 *Introduction to Learning Challenges* - Learning challenges faced by students, especially older ones. - Lack of guidance on how to learn effectively. - The increasing difficulty of learning as we age. 01:15 🔄 *Neuroplasticity and Learning* - Neuroplasticity defined as the brain's ability to change in response to experience. - Formation of synapses during learning. - Importance of neuroplasticity for robust connections and skill improvement. 04:25 🎯 *Attention and Its Role in Learning* - The significance of focused attention in information retention. - Negative impact of frequent context switching (e.g., social media) on attention. - Recommendations for improving attention through exercises and meditation. 07:12 🚀 *Alertness and its Connection to Learning* - Activation of the fight-or-flight system to enhance alertness. - Role of exercise, breathing techniques, and stress in increasing alertness. - The impact of chronic stress on learning and memory. 09:42 😴 *Sleep's Crucial Role in Learning* - Importance of sleep for memory consolidation. - Functions of sleep in resetting immune system, metabolism, and emotional control. - Negative effects of pulling all-nighters on long-term memory. 11:42 🔁 *Repetition as a Key Learning Strategy* - Significance of repetition in building and reinforcing neural connections. - The analogy of exercising to build muscle compared to repetitive learning. - Benefits of spaced learning over multiple days. 13:18 🧠 *One-Trial Learning and Emotional Components* - One-trial learning explained with a strong emotional component. - The role of emotional intensity in memory formation. - Connection between emotional experiences and long-term memory. 14:51 ⏸️ *Importance of Breaks in Learning* - The subconscious replay of information during breaks. - The instability of newly encoded information and the risk of retrograde interference. - Recommendations for taking breaks and waiting before similar learning tasks. 16:48 ❌ *Embracing Mistakes for Effective Learning* - The biological purpose of anxiety and stress when making mistakes. - Turning learning into a game to release neuromodulators. - Viewing mistakes as opportunities for improvement and neuroplasticity. Made with HARPA AI

[@wasimahmed-mc7wr]

❤

[@IDMYM8]

This one is quite detailed enough.

[@andrewdavies5147]

Amazing Lila! You're a star. So many great lessons from you being vulnerable and sharing what your passionate about!

[@john1boggity56]

This is sooo helpful - this 54-year-old brain has just gone back to undergraduate studies (Bachelor of Environmental Science) - it's a whole new experience. I need to plan my learning soooo much better. Very grateful!!

[@techie2903]

All the very best. I'm 40 yrs old. Trying to get back to studies.

[@capnobvious2718]

Attended Cisco Network Academy classes at 46 while near the end of my ~30-year retail career. Over ten years later still taking courses to improve skills and learn new ones as a Network Engineer. I find it far easier now than when I was in high school and my three failed attempts at college in my early 20s. My wife and I did raise 3 children starting at 19 and 20 respectively. I do not subscribe to the exponentially more difficult to learn the older you get. Most likely it is if one believes so.

[@theoneders2056]

​​@@capnobvious2718 that's great to read, I am 36 planning a career switch and studying Cybersecurity through self learning. I keep seeing polarizing info about getting started after a certain age and testimonials like yours are encouraging to see.

[@SamyTheSheep]

Beyond the information, I loved the show. Beautifully done! 💙

[@ruby9272]

100 percent right , recently I've been met with an accident and got bed rest for a month I've don't even thought about my job even a second and started to study some new skills. It's like the impossible becomes possible with the right concentration without any distraction

[@furkanarpaci7183]

that was a huge effective presentation, she explained our brain's request to us

[@mobolaaguda6854]

That was great! Thank you for presenting it so its easy to remember

[@rayleneberryman7673]

I retrained my brain to recover from Chronic fatigue. Lifting your mood before learning helps the brain rewire

[@nostalgicnow6001]

She was definitely nervous but you have helped me a lot thank you so much 🙌🏾

[@TheDonwiggins]

Your diet plays a huge role! When I do eat right (organic, whole foods) I think much more clearly. Magic mushrooms actually create new neurons also, and the clarity that comes is AMAZING! I'm way overdue for a dose.

[@fitnleen]

I learned A LOT! Took notes on everything! Thank you very much! 🙏🏼

[@randeeprana6620]

hlo

[@nathaliaurbanotorres5939]

Wow. Thanks a lot because that shows us that learning is not a homogeneous activity, it involves a complex system and steps. So thank you again ❤

[@Yuriminisce]

I like the last part where it talks about mistakes. One time, we took a quiz in one of our subject and then I don't know some questions and just guess them but I know I'm wrong. And after that, I read the lesson or term that I made mistake from and it made me remember it better than other terms of informations.

[@softwareengineer141]

I have taken your course and thats very great. Can i take a moment to appreciate how great you look.

[@noodlenado7827]

Amazing talk, this is really helpful as a student!! It would be great if schools and universities took some or more of these facts into account when structuring courses and student class schedules. As it stands, it's almost impossible to make use of most of these practices with a typical student's schedule, in primary or high-level education. :/

[@akshayanagarajan2354]

Great information! Congratulations for delivering such an enlightened content. It is a must watch talk for all the people walking along the path of struggles to reach success. One of the significant take aways from your talk is the factor of mistakes. It was explained so well that I now understand to use my mistakes as a start point for my next trial. Thank you!

[@aswinjosephtt462]

1. Attention • Meditation (long term) • Exercise (short term 2. Alertness • Wim hof breathing • Cold bath • Horror movies(my suggestion-may work prior to study) • Stress (After the learning task_For short term) • Caffeine 3. Sleep • After study... ST memory to LT memory 4. Repetition • Spacing Technique 5. Breaks • Short breaks after study • No phone • Deep rest or naps • Breaks after learning similar but other information (Prevent retrograde Interference) 6. Mistakes • Quiz (as you go with the topic) • Make learning tasks difficult so you make mistakes

[@thesirzone4428]

Great talk. Much of this I have been doing in my teaching and training. This has confirmed, consolidated and capacitated me. Many thanks

[@vibesmom]

Great talk to focus on the components of learning. I think it’s essential to understand how your brain works best, and not get hung up on following a learning format that doesn’t work for you. If you want to focus your attention , do something your interested in. Not what other people think you should focus on- what you want to focus on. I guarantee you, and I believe most of my fellow ADHD thinkers out there have experienced, interest is the key component of focus. I’d also point out, that those with ADHD have a hard time flipping the switch from focus to that daydream/ rest mode within the brain. It’s easy to get stuck. Therefore actually changing tasks will help flip that switch to give your brain that rest it needs. So walking away from something isn’t always a lack of focus. I’d also point out that in general multi tasking isn’t great for learning. However for some of us, multi tasking is where the learning happens. It’s a fine line between chaos and making connections, but I spent too much of my life trying to focus and not multitask, when that’s exactly what I should be doing. That’s how my brain makes connections- not always- but often.

[@engineeringbeginner]

Take l tyrosine for focus

[@samrat5023]

One of the best TED Talk i have seen ...it will be really helpful .Thank you so much

[@usertyfoon]

Thank you for the report! I try to use it in my everyday learning and share this information among my friends!

[@user-sz5dt9ih7f]

Outstanding talk!!! Thank you very much.

[@Jrrjrrjrr]

This has been one of the most helpful TED Talks for me.. Thanks for sharing this crucial information Dr Lila Landowski

[@giorgiqitoshvili9976]

Thank you for this awesome video. The first time I watched it, I thought the presenter was too nervous and I didn't pay much attention to it but the topic's really important to me and decided to give it another try. This time, I have transcribed almost the whole video. Thank you so much ❤

[@luisivangonzalez1176]

"Practice makes perfect" It's a very popular and true saying. An interesting video can help reinforce and learn more about this concept.

[@gregoriohb]

I can't remember a single word she said, although I still can't stop watching her.

[@lovesutariya5062]

🤭😏😏😏

[@blugreen99]

The talk was very boring used obvious clichesnothing original or surprising,.She didn't use any visuals. No reference to notet taking,summaries, diagrams tables charts scim reading scan reading,tree diagrams and audio tapes flashcards,tapes,quizzes,closd book exercises spaced repetition,table summaries,mnemonics,acronyms .

[@gracieg5849]

@@blugreen99. What you’re describing are techniques. But not applicable to all learning situations. For instance in studying piano. What she’s describing can be applied to how the brain learns best in most any learning situation.

[@hriatak8441]

"Attention is important ". ... Then why are you scrolling the comments😂

[@thakshilapriyashantha2566]

🙊

[@christinelott7769]

😅

[@wajahathussain7955]

😅

[@amanbisht469]

Coz genius don't waste time to watch whole video. Only Important points matter that are drop down in comment

[@douglasamaral3404]

J😊😊

[@sathishkumar9627]

Great information. Planned my studies based on your advise. Let's see how it goes .... Thank you.

[@touchstone1314]

What a fantastic lecture it is ! Lila means fun or playfulness. She delivered the content exactly with lila. Learn with lila. You retain👍

[@internet-gangsta2162]

Lila wasn't talking to me,she was talking my brain directly,shout out to her and her work,life changing stuff❤

[@gekaaaaa]

learn more -> stronger connection between synapses 1. attention we have ability to choose how much attention we pay to smth more attention -> more information retain make pauses 2. alertness use breathing techniques to feel yourself alert learning after small stress will improve your learning it's also works if you'll receive a stress a bit after task you can use caffeine to trigger stress, but if you'll eat - it'll decrease your stress 3. sleep critical for memory consolidation STM -> LTM 4. repetition more you repeat-> more things will retain make multiple days plan to learn smth emotional trigger will help to remember smth from the first try 5. breaks give a chance to brain to replay new information make small 10 sec pauses to help your brain save the information make big 20-30 min pauses to sleep/do physical exercises you will lose a new information if you wont make a pause 6. mistakes feeling of stress will help you to remember a new info, mistake will trigger a stress make hard tests to increase a chanse to make a mistake, it will help to produce more stress

[@Jasmine-ov5nq]

Distraction is what always comes my way, as an online student my studies are on a laptop and I use KZbin a lot, so getting distracted by the updates or a new song release drives away my attention and significantly that 10 min break extends to a 20 or even 30 min break.

[@matteosherpafiorini8291]

Very interesting lecture...and she was really good and provided a clear explanation. For me it has always been useful thinking about a new subject to study like a new sport to learn: I try to use the same mental processes I apply while I train myself, in that case we need repetition and rest as well...so it is just using the brain like it would be a muscle to strengthen or a technical movement to interiorise.

[@DeepakKumar-mb2lw]

Six things that help to learn or keep mind sharp - 1. Pay attention 2. Alertness 3. Good sleep 4. Practice! Repetitive 5. Break 6. Mistakes We all are already surrounded by these but we don't ever focused on them.

[@imsushmoy]

1. Attention 2. Alertness 3. Sleep 4. Repetition 5. Breaks 6. Mistakes

[@gracieg5849]

And exercise

[@imsushmoy]

@@gracieg5849 thank you!

[@Joni-Day-YT]

Beyond the information, I loved the show. Beautifully done!

[@ansariasar8176]

Thank you dr. Lila

[@salmanmirza4132]

What an amazing talk! Really informative ❤

[@Cooper407]

Me watching it in 2x speed to learn faster

[@neve_isobel3549]

😂

[@divawemabars]

😂

[@AMOLPALVADE01]

😂😊

[@bori3175]

Ahshsgahhaahhaha

[@kwshop1272]

😢😢😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@ngoclong2030]

1. Exercise ( at least 1 hour a day ) 2. Sleep ( 8 hour a night ) 3. Use phone less than 1 hour a day ( like scrolling tiktok, fb, ins,.. ) 4. Break after learning something 90 minute 5. Repetition daily 6. One trial learning ( basically happens when there’s a really strong emotional component tied to that experience. For example, it make us really happy or reallly sad or scared ) 7. Make mistakes

[@lielmanga]

Thank you so much on this, such a big help for me as a working student

[@CodyAdams-pf9un]

I have a different lived experience. I study and learn much better when sleep deprived (people with ADHD often stay up very late to study as a coping mechanism because it helps them). I remember things quite long term when cram studying. Students often learn more the 2-3 days before a test than they did the entire previous 3 weeks. The reality is cram studying is when almost all the learning happens in universities. Neuroscientists can say the rats they test these theories on learn best under these circumstances; but the lived reality of learning outside of the lab is very different

[@abijahdixon2771]

I was thinking some of this too, I have ADHD as well so I think this is more for people that don't have ADHD lol...

[@aceallen2505]

Note to Self copied: 1. Exercise: It improves our brain and create new brain cells 2. Focus: Do some focus exercises like meditation 3. Practice alertness (to improve its 8-30 min cycle) 4.Sleep: it converts short term memory into long term 5.Repeat: Repetition is necessary in various stages of learning 6.Take breaks (20 min) in between long hours learnings 7.Make mistakes to train your brain to handle new things

[@adproproductions2038]

Excellent Lila! Attention, Alertness, Sleep, Repetition, Breaks, and Mistakes :)

[@jhovannysantiago6736]

Thanks for your useful advice. I have taken some English classes for a long period of time and, I think that you said it is important such as, sleep, drink coffee, and take a cold shower. However, I need to add jogging, more breaks and more repetition. I have an important IELTS test soon so wish me the best thanks

[@tamiralbalkhi6102]

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:00 😡 Learning methods often lack; aging makes learning harder. 01:18 🧠 Neuroplasticity crucial for learning; synapses form with experience. 03:37 🏋️‍♀️ Exercise boosts brain size, new cells, memory; use before studying. 05:27 🚀 Boost alertness: exercises, breathing techniques, cold water; moderate stress helps. 07:43 ☕ Caffeine enhances learning; avoid excessive stress; avoid big meals before study. 09:42 😴 Sleep is vital for memory consolidation; prioritize sleep before and after study. 11:42 🔁 Repetition strengthens learning; use spaced learning technique for better retention. 13:53 🎭 Emotional tie improves one-trial learning; stress enhances learning. 14:24 ⏸️ Breaks replay and stabilize information; take 10-20 minute breaks after learning. 15:20 ❌ Embrace mistakes for better learning; they release neuromodulators. 16:48 🎮 Turn learning into a game; mistakes boost attention, successes motivate. 17:20 ✅ Keys to faster learning: attention, alertness, sleep, repetition, breaks, and mistakes. Made with HARPA AI

[@TheGary419]

Thank you for this

[@foundationforbuilding-scar2060]

😊

[@alaeddinekliche3540]

what a great talk !! here is my takeaways : 1/attention : our brain can only focus on one thing a time so when you are learning avoid distraction(phones,peoples....), exercice can help you by creating a new cell brains 2/Allertness : to make yourself alert you can doing that by cold water or caffeine(something that increase the adrenaline in your body ) 3/Sleep : without good sleep you.can't transform short term memory into long term memory 4/break: 10 secondes of break can make you learn faster by 20 times(also Dr Andrea Huberman talk about this subject ) 5/Repeat : through repetition your brain make a strong connection people who enjoy this talk i also recommand : learning how to learn Barbara Oakley

[@petersizen3897]

Isn't it Andrew Huberman?

[@evelynpulle7826]

So insightful and bold. Proud of you Imani. Rooting out for you.

[@mehmet_albayrak_offa]

Repetition is the most effective way to get the knowledge into the longterm memory from short term one

[@rameshchoudhary6849]

Attention:- you have to pay more attention on the perticular topic for understanding and quick remember any topic Alertness:- you would have to alert your brain for understanding whatever important thing that would be have more significant Sleep:- take a better sleep for improving your memory for long time Repetition:- repetition is the most powerful thing for the understanding the topic in deep Breaks:- take a break after doing study long time (20min.) Mistake:- making mistake not bad things it's always gives you motivation for doing hardwork and anxiety taking you to be peak of success

[@Xander.Wright]

Thank you! I learned something new. I had a very chaotic upbringing and by 11 or 12 could not focus or sit still in class. I'd get into trouble for my grades. This cycle led me to shame so at 17 I quit, more shame. I'm 53 learning to learn and looking into a GED and some kind of education so I have a career. I want this before I die. Be careful & be kind to your kids.

[@janhvinarayan1633]

oh my god, I'm so sorry that you had to go through all that, I hope you're ok and all the best for your future

[@JillBokan]

All the best to you on your journey! 😊

[@al_musofirmotors]

This was amazing speech . I found myself in this video. I don’t want to advertise for Anki but I just intended to share my experience with Anki which is kind of related to the contents of this amazing speech. I’m using Anki for more than a decade like every day(repetition) for learning English and Arabic. I can see the power of “ repetition “. Anki is all about repetition. Nowadays I’m learning Korean, again with Anki. I almost review 300 cards a day. So most of the times I guess it correctly along with few mistakes. As it was said making mistakes triggers my brain to pay more attention and be more attentive, while on the other hand guessing correctly results in releasing hormones like dopamine which results in more motivation. All in all, just imagine ten years of this game and this practice, ether making mistakes and practicing being more attentive or guessing correctly and releasing more dopamine.

[@user-ih1uz4go5v]

This was a fantastic video that will definitely enhance learning skills. I will certainly listen to it every day to permanently store it as a long-term memory. Thank you so much. ❤

[@JoyFuel0707]

Splendidly succinct and persuasive 🌱TY

[@shakhruzbakhtiyarov2840]

Thank you for the talk, Dr Lila Landowski. I have a question: How can I motivate myself after getting a small break to sit and continue the paused job? *cause there is biological behaviour which does not want to do anymore after.

[@Rockatscientist]

Oh, what an interesting question! I think the key is to be patient with yourself, it will always take time to settle back in and pay attention to a task - the brain needs time to adjust to the change in demand. It also depends where you are in your ultradian rhythm - eg. it could take 45 minutes to get back into the swing of things, through no fault of your own! Stimulating the fight-or-flight system with a little exercise (even if it is just going up and down the stairs at home/work, it doesn’t have to be structured exercise) will help with motivation, in part through its ability to improve attention and alertness. It perhaps is worth mentioning that some neurodivergent brains, eg. People with ADHD (who aren’t treated with medication), will have a much bigger difficulty re-initiating and finishing tasks.

[@ingridgilbert4917]

Thank you, it's very useful for me. I am having particular memory problems and I have a technical job so I need to correct for it. This will help I think.

[@medmadmd]

This is what all ted talks should be like 👍🏻 clear and to the point 🙌🏻 enjoyed it 😌

[@user-fi4ds9cf6l]

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:00 Understanding *how our brain learns is crucial, and neuroplasticity plays a key role in forming connections during the learning process.* 04:57 Focused *attention is vital for effective learning, and frequent context switching, such as with social media, can lead to attention deficits.* 07:12 Alertness *is essential for learning, and activities like exercise, specific breathing techniques, and even stress can enhance alertness.* 09:42 Quality *sleep is critical for memory consolidation, turning short-term memories into long-term memories, and prioritizing sleep before and after studying is beneficial.* 11:42 Repetition *is key in learning, and using the spacing technique by spreading learning over multiple days enhances memory retention.* 13:18 Emotionally *charged experiences lead to one-trial learning, emphasizing the importance of emotional engagement in the learning process.* 14:51 Taking *breaks after learning is crucial for information replay and stability, preventing retrograde interference.* 15:49 Embracing *mistakes is essential; anxiety after making a mistake releases neuromodulators, enhancing attention and creating opportunities for neuroplasticity.* Made with HARPA AI

[@maryroseestigoy8081]

❤

[@user-fx7rc9sx2k]

1. Exercise2. Meditation3. Attention4. Alertness5. Sleep 6. Repetition7. Breaks8. MistakesRead more. What an amazing talk! Really informative .

[@blugreen99]

What scientific reasoning?

[@burakgunn]

It couldn't be better. Thanks Doc!

[@niky5223]

"Try to use your phone a little bit less" Yes, I needed to hear that although I am trying to reduce my phone usage🙂 I can do it, we can do it!! I'll focus on what's important

[@sakshamarya6388]

she is a genius ❤

[@marcosbatista-rf3ms]

Espetacular!

[@RizuBegom-ue1if]

💜💜

[@emmafaulkner794]

This was brilliant, you are a great speaker. Well formed message 😊.

[@Sujal-More]

Thanks A Million TEDx Talks.Great talk. I got Nice Knowledge and it will help me.

[@ya_rab_adkhol_neyaba]

stop reading the comments and focus on the video

[@samudra_dasgupta]

But she hadn’t started speaking yet

[@rhozealkimbayonalunzaga]

*video

[@wintersui]

vedio

[@JackOl2006]

Hahaha

[@GICABUJA]

😅

[@JymLightman_AbrodolfLincIer_ED]

First! Also this is exceptional