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Charles Fadel is the founder and chairman of the Center for Curriculum Redesign, an institution focused on making education more relevant. In this conversation we discuss:  - The race between technology and education and its implications for your career - The knowledge, skills and character traits needed to thrive in the 21st century - The challenge of measuring soft skills and metalearning So if you're curious about the skills you need to acquire to future proof yourself, this episode has you covered

Aubrey de Grey is the Chief Science Officer of SENS, a charity dedicated to combating the aging process. In this episode we cover: - The transferability of research as a skill - The core ideas behind Aubrey’s research on human aging - How to successfully spread your message in a noisy world Aubrey is a remarkably original thinker, so whether you're curious about the future of human aging or want to learn more about how to communicate important ideas effectively, this episode has you covered.

Today’s episode with Kalid Azad is a special one on Einstein’s Theory of Special Relativity. In it, we discuss: - Newton’s backstory and how it influenced his work - The mechanics of the equation in a way that you can understand - The implications of the equation for our view of the Universe So whether you’re looking to dive deeper into the equation, or explore maths and physics in a way that’s fun and accessible, this episode has you covered.

What I've found from experience is that presenting on and off camera is both a science and an art. In this episode I'm joined by writer videographer and all around MetaLearner Will Reynolds and we discuss: - How to create a consistent presenting style and tone - How to manage your energy levels to come across well - How to optimise your body language for maximum impact So whether you're looking to get in front of the camera or want to nail a presentation at work, this episode has you covered.

James Bidwell is the owner of Springwise, an innovation portal and the co-founder of RE_SET, an innovation consultancy for the disruption economy. In this episode we discuss: - How to stay on top of the rapid pace of change in modern society - How to innovate in the 21st century disruption economy - How to market effectively in a noisy world, while staying true to values So if you’re curious about how to stay informed and relevant in a constantly changing world this episode has you covered.

The process of authoring and producing my first course, Make Me A MetaLearner, was a great learning experience for me. In this conversation I discuss: - How to brainstorm ideas effectively - How to complete a prolonged piece of writing - How to build a system that makes your content easy to understand So whether you want to author your own course or are curious about what goes on behind the scenes at MetaLearn, this episode has you covered.

Tom Stafford, Senior Lecturer in Psychology and Cognitive Science at the University of Sheffield. In this conversation we discuss: - What Tom has discovered about the learning process through his research - The tradeoff between trying new things and doing what works - The keys to teaching effectively and improving the classroom experience So if you’re looking for some cutting edge insights from cognitive science to improve your learning, this episode has you covered.

In this episode I'm joined by Will Reynolds to discuss my lessons from starting the MetaLearn Podcast including: - How to choose your niche and build a brand around your podcast - How to reach out to guests, get the gear you need and interview them for your show - How to edit and promote your podcast to share your learning with a wider audience So whether you're looking to start your own podcast or are just curious about what goes on behind the scenes here at MetaLearn, this episode has you covered.

Tim Urban is the founder of the blog WaitButWhy and is one of the Internet’s most popular writers. In this episode we discuss: - The future of the brain and the difference between human and computer intelligence - How Tim learns from the smartest people in the world like Elon Musk - What human super-intelligence means for you So whether you’re curious about the future of the brain or just want to get some tips on how to learn from the world’s smartest people, this episode has you covered.

Today’s episode with Kalid Azad is a special one on Isaac Newton’s Universal Law of Gravity. In it, we discuss: - Newton’s backstory and how it influenced his work - The mechanics of the equation in a way that you can understand - The implications of the equation for our view of the Universe So whether you’re looking to dive deeper into the equation, or explore maths and physics in a way that’s fun and accessible, this episode has you covered.

Tiago Forte helps people and companies improve their productivity and prepare for the future of work using design thinking and technology. In this conversation we discuss: - The fundamental pillars of a great note taking system - How design thinking can be used to improve your productivity - The actions you can take to prepare yourself for the future of work So whether you’re looking to finally get organised in 2018 or want to future proof your career, this episode has you covered.

This episode is my review of 2017, so in it I’ll discuss 5 key lessons I’ve learned in the year gone by, including: - The 3 qualities of all exceptional learners - How to identify and choose great teachers - How to set up accountability systems So whether you’re looking to pick up a new skill in 2018, want to find a great teacher or are just curious about what I’ve learned in the year gone by, this episode has you covered.

Nat Eliason is the founder of Growth Machine, a new content marketing business and the host of the Made You Think and Nat Chat podcasts. In this conversation we discuss: - How to teach yourself anything with the sandbox method - How to run and manage self-experimentation projects - Career lessons from building a thriving blog, podcast and a business So whether you’re looking to upgrade your learning or run a few more self-experiments this episode has you covered.

Ali Almossawi is an author of books on critical thinking and computer science and a data visualizer at Apple. In this conversation we discuss: - How to use algorithms to think smarter and make better decisions - How to improve your critical thinking skills in a world full of noise - How to make sense of the data deluge of the 21st century So if you want to see the world like a computer scientist or level up your critical thinking skills, this episode has you covered.

Choosing what to learn is no easy task if you’re doing it right. But doing a bit of work up front can save you a lot of trouble in the end. In this episode I discuss: - The major differences between passion and professional projects - A simple framework for identifying the skill you should learn next - The three skills everyone should be developing in the 21st century So whether you’re overwhelmed with multiple ideas or can’t come up with what to learn next, this episode has you covered.