Thinking about learning
A couple of years ago, I was working on a side project called "Jargonology." The idea was simple: explain complex jargon using analogies.
You know, connecting something people already know with something they want to learn. Like explaining why you need an OTP to make a payment by comparing it to needing a key to get money out of a locker.
Fast forward to today, when I asked my founder about how to be technical and gain technical knowledge.
This man is the dream of every brown parent—BITS & IIM-A. So, I was pretty sure he'd have some groundbreaking insight.
And you know what? He suggested a similar thing. Make a web.
A web of concepts, connecting new things with things you already know. And, keep building upon it to remember fundamental concepts for the long haul.
It's like creating a mental map, where each new concept finds its place among the things you already know. And as you keep adding to this web, your knowledge grows stronger and more interconnected.
This is the foundation of learning that everyone should give a shot.
Because here's the thing: when you learn in isolation, it's easy to forget. But when you learn by building connections, everything sticks.
So, the next time you're trying to learn a new concept, don't just memorize it. Find a way to connect it to something you already know.
Maybe through an analogy, like my Jargonology project. Maybe by relating it to a real-life experience. Or maybe by seeing how it fits into the bigger picture of your existing knowledge.
The key is to make those connections. To build that web.