#39 - Justin Skycack | Math Academy & The Science of Learning

About this episode

Justin Skycack discusses optimizing learning efficiency in math education through cognitive psychology.

Justin is the Chief Quant & Director of Analytics at MathAcademy.com (the best way to learn math). He optimizes learning efficiency in students’ brains with cutting edge cognitive psychology. He’s written extensively and passionately about “serious upskilling” and how to increase agency to benefit yourself and the world. Resources: * Justin’s Twitter and Website * That Paul Graham article on Identity * www.mathacademy.com * The Romeo Stevens conversation YouTube: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit themetagame.substack.com

People in this episode

Host: Daniel Kazandjian

Guest: Justin Skycack

Topics covered

• learning efficiency
• cognitive psychology
• upskilling
• agency
• math education

Keywords

• learning
• math
• cognitive psychology
• upskilling
• education
• agency

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: MathAcademy.com, Math Academy, Paul Graham, Romeo Stevens

Books & works: That Paul Graham article on Identity

Places: YouTube

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