Ultralearning

Scott Young defines ultralearning as a self-directed, intense strategy for acquiring skills and knowledge, presenting nine principles including metalearning, focus, directness, drill, retrieval, feedback, retention, intuition, and experimentation. The book features extraordinary examples like Young himself completing MIT's four-year computer science curriculum in one year and learning four languages in twelve months. With real-world case studies of ultralearners mastering multiple languages, winning big on Jeopardy, and creating successful video games, the book argues ultralearning is the best way to adapt to our rapidly changing world.

10 sections ยท 22 lessons

Course outline

Foundation

  1. Ultralearning Basics
  2. Ultralearner Mindset
  3. Structure Projects
  4. Foundation

Metalearning

  1. Metalearning Research
  2. Learning Maps
  3. Metalearning

Focus

  1. Focus Types
  2. Focus Tactics
  3. Focus

Directness

  1. Directness
  2. Direct Practice Obstacles
  3. Directness

Drill

  1. Attack Weaknesses
  2. Drilling Methods
  3. Drill

Retrieval

  1. Test to Learn
  2. Retrieval Methods
  3. Retrieval

Feedback

  1. Feedback Quality
  2. Feedback Sources
  3. Feedback

Retention

  1. Forgetting Curve
  2. Retention Systems
  3. Retention

Advanced Mastery

  1. Build Intuition
  2. Experiment
  3. Advanced Mastery

Real-World Application

  1. Ultralearners
  2. Implementation
  3. Overcome Obstacles
  4. Real-World Application

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