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. Connect with Misha The grftf Newsletter (a free life-changing newsletter): https://mishadavinci.substack.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mishadavinci YouTube: ⁠http://www.youtube.com/@mishadavinci⁠ Website: https://www.mishadavinci.com/