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The Joy and Transformative Power of Lifelong Learning
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'Beginners belongs on the list of books that have changed the way I understand my own limitations.' - Malcolm Gladwell For many of us, the last time we learned a new skill was during childhood. We live in an age which reveres expertise but looks down on the beginner. Upon entering adulthood and middle age, we begin to shy away from trying new things, instead preferring to stay nestled firmly in our comfort zones. Beginners asks the question: why are children the only ones allowed to experience the inherent fun of facing daily challenges? And could we benefit from embracing new skills, even if we're initially hopeless? Bestselling author Tom Vanderbilt sets out to find the answer, tasking himself with acquiring several new skills under the tutelage of professionals, including drawing, juggling, surfing and much more. Witty and often surprisingly profound, Beginners is an uplifting exploration of the science of brain plasticity and how we can learn how to learn anew.

Author Biography:

Tom Vanderbilt writes on design, technology, science, and culture for numerous publications, including WIRED, the Financial Times and the Wall Street Journal. He is the author of the international bestseller Traffic: Why We Drive the Way We Do (and What It Says About Us). He is based in Brooklyn, New York.
Release date NZ
September 2nd, 2021
Audiences
  • General (US: Trade)
  • Professional & Vocational
  • Tertiary Education (US: College)
Edition
Main
Pages
320
Dimensions
127x192x21
ISBN-13
9781786493118
Product ID
34678861

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