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Pragmatisches Denken Und Lernen. Refactor Your Wetware! (2009)

by Andy Hunt(Favorite Author)

4.17 of 5 Votes: 3

languge

English

genre

Nonfiction

publisher

Carl Hanser Verlag GmbH & CO. KG

review 1: An interesting read that briefly looks at 20 years of research and attempts to distill it into a set of tips and tricks to help make you think to your maximum potential. It does this without once feeling like a "self-help" book, or a mindless motivation manual.Whilst some of the advice seems a bit like common sense (eg. Cut down on distractions) Andy provides some interesting justification why it matters, and how to apply the tips in a pragmatic way.Other tips seem basic, but are powerful tools. For example, I had never used mind maps before this book coaxed me; I tried the tips Andy provided, and now use them often when I want to make sense of a wide range of information.All the advice is easy to understand, although the examples and analogies are often centered around pr... moreogramming or technical concepts, so it probably wouldn't be an easy read unless you work in that field.
review 2: I borrowed a copy of “Pragmatic Thinking & Learning” by Andy Hunt and enjoyed the read. In addition to referencing ideas from Bert Bates and Linda Rising, there was a good mix of concepts and concrete techniques.Favorite three concepts:1) Dreyfus model – novice vs advanced beginner vs etc. And why it matters to us2) Extended analogy between human brain and computer3) Why certain models of learning work better than othersFavorite three suggested things to try:1) Block out time to learn and fight for it2) Make learning new facts a game3) Write 3 pages every morning before breakfast to see what right brain thinks before fully awakeI also liked that Andy noted writing on paper is different than typing on a computer. I think this applies to paper vs e-books as well. Different strengths.Overall, the book was surprisingly interactive and each chapter has actions to try or take away. Really emphasized to the point of “stop and do this now.”While I have to give the book back to its rightful owner, I have a whole page of things to try/follow up on which is exciting. less

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