Ep 18 | Rethinking Education, Lessons to Unlearn, Become a Generalist, & More — Ana Lorena Fábrega

This is a super cool and thought-provoking episode about new approaches to education. Misha da Vinci and edupreneur Ana Lorena Fábrega explore ways to transform schools so that students cultivate real-world skills, learn resilience and how to embrace challenges, and are prepared for an unpredictable future. They discuss how adults can keep learning no matter their age, especially given the need to adapt to the fast-changing world. They advocate for becoming generalists, leveraging technology wisely, and prioritizing lifelong learning. Ana's experiences visiting alternative schools worldwide shed light on practical methods for encouraging individuality and original thought and aim to inspire a shift towards more adaptive and enriching learning environments.

00:43 Introducing the grftf Podcast with Misha da Vinci

01:11 Meet Ana Lorena Fábrega: A Journey from Traditional Educator to Edupreneur

12:57 The Synthesis School: Revolutionizing Education

22:44 The Future of Education: Blending Traditional and Innovative Approaches

33:53 Unlearning to Succeed: Lessons for Adults

39:31 The Power of Embracing Failure

40:31 Unlearning the Need to Fit In

42:36 Rethinking Instruction: Fostering Initiative and Curiosity

44:35 Navigating the Future: The Importance of Questioning and Adaptability

46:30 The Dangers of Social Media and Technology on Young Minds

57:11 Embracing Generalism in the Age of AI

01:07:38 The Journey of Lifelong Learning and Curiosity

01:08:53 Exploring Alternative Education Models

Connect with Ana

Website: https://afabrega.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AnaLorenaFabregaMsFab

Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/anafabrega11

Get Ana's book The Learning Game: https://tr.ee/hCnrT6YZ4g

Misha da Vinci is a futurologist & tech writer. She is the founder of grftf, a tech & media brand that is focused on getting humanity ready for the future.

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