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How to use ChatGPT to easily learn any skill you want

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How to Use AI for Self-Education

Summary

  • Introduction
    • The speaker shares their journey of self-education over the past few years.
    • Despite a love for learning various subjects (philosophy, psychology, history, business) and skills (coding, game creation, animation), they struggled with self-teaching methods.
  • Discovery of AI Tools
    • They acknowledge a significant change with the introduction of ChatGPT, which has helped improve their learning process.
    • Emphasizes the ability to learn any skill or subject effectively through AI.

Methods of Using AI in Self-Education

  • Method 1: Pareto Principle
    • The Pareto Principle suggests that 80% of effects come from 20% of causes.
    • The speaker uses AI to create a focused learning plan based on this principle.
    • Example Prompt: I want to learn how to code in Python. Can you use the Pareto Principle, which identifies the 20% of the topic that will yield 80% of the desired results, to create a focused learning plan for me?
  • Method 2: Study Schedule Creation
    • After identifying what to learn, the next step is creating a study schedule.
    • The speaker utilizes AI to generate a personalized study schedule based on available days and hours, including time for revision and testing.
    • Example Prompt: Create a study schedule for all of the above in an appropriate amount of weeks. I can study for two hours every Tuesday and Thursday. Please include time for revision and testing.
  • Method 3: Resource Recommendations
    • The AI suggests various learning resources (videos, books, podcasts) tailored to different learning styles.
    • This saves time and allows for specific requests, such as free resources or those catering to visual learners.
    • Example Prompt: Suggest me various learning resources (like books, videos, podcasts, interactive exercises) for the above topics that cater to different learning styles.
  • Method 4: Project Ideas
    • The speaker asks AI for beginner-level project ideas that align with their skill level.
    • Seeking beginner video game projects in Unity to improve C# coding skills.
    • Example Prompt: I am a beginner interested in learning how to create games in Unity. To do this I need to know how to code in C#. Can you give me some beginner project ideas I could work on to help strengthen my C# coding skills?
  • Method 5: Clarification of Concepts
    • Uses AI to ask questions about difficult concepts without fear of judgment.
    • Employs techniques like the Feynman Technique to simplify explanations and create mental models or analogies for better understanding.
    • Visualization exercises are also utilized to internalize complex concepts.
    • Example Prompt: Explain [topic] to me in the simplest terms possible as if I were a complete beginner.
    • Example Prompt: Create mental models or analogies to help me understand and remember if/else statements in Python.
    • Example Prompt: Guide me through a visualization exercise to help me internalize the term opportunity cost and imagine myself successfully applying it to a real-life situation.
  • Method 6: Socratic Method
    • The speaker uses the Socratic method to enhance critical thinking and reasoning skills.
    • Prompts AI to ask open-ended questions about statements made, providing constructive feedback and fostering deeper understanding.
    • Example Prompt: I want to act as a Socrat and use the Socratic Method to help me improve my critical thinking, logic, and reasoning skills. Your task is to ask open-ended questions to the statement I make, and after I provide a response, give me constructive feedback on each response before you ask the next question.
  • Conclusion
    • The speaker reflects on their ongoing journey of self-education and the utility of AI in this process.
    • Encourages viewers to share additional methods for using AI in learning.
    • Mentions a new Twitch stream where they practice skills in real-time, inviting viewers to follow along.