Beginners—The Curious Power of Lifelong Learning

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Why are children the only ones allowed to experience the inherent fun of facing new challenges? Could we benefit from embracing new skills, even if we’re initially hopeless? What does learning do for the brain?

For many of us, learning new skills is for childhood. As adults we tend to shy away from trying new things, preferring to stay in our comfort zone. In this livestream event, bestselling author and journalist Tom Vanderbilt will turn this assumption on its head, joining us for an uplifting exploration of brain plasticity and how we can all begin to learn anew.

Tom set out to acquire several new skills under the tutelage of professionals, including singing, juggling, chess, surfing, drawing—and what he learned was not only practical, but profound.

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