58 - We Have to Embrace Embodied Learning in Our Changing World
The world is changing fast, and facts alone won’t keep you ahead. In this episode, explore why embodied learning—learning through experience—is key to adapting and thriving. Discover how to unlearn, relearn, and stay relevant in an era of rapid change.
We Have to Embrace Embodied Learning in Our Changing World
In a world where change is the only constant, how we learn matters more than ever. Traditional knowledge—static facts and formulas—quickly becomes outdated. The rise of artificial intelligence, rapid technological shifts, and evolving industries demand a different approach: embodied learning.
But what is embodied learning, and why is it so critical?
Embodied learning is the process of gaining knowledge through experience, action, and experimentation. Unlike memorizing facts, which can quickly become obsolete, embodied learning focuses on understanding concepts deeply through real-world application.
Over the past few years, we’ve seen massive disruptions. AI tools like ChatGPT emerged and reshaped industries, only to be swiftly disrupted themselves. The pace of change isn’t slowing down, and the ability to adapt is now the most valuable skill.
So, how do we prepare for the future? The answer lies in unlearning outdated knowledge, relearning new skills, and constantly experimenting. Learning isn’t just about what we know—it’s about how we apply it. In a fast-moving world, those who embrace embodied learning will stay ahead.
Are you ready to rethink how you learn? Tune in to this episode of Pattern Cognition with Sid Mofya to explore why embodied learning is essential for personal and professional growth in an era of uncertainty.
Highlights:
00:00 Introduction: Preparing for the Future of Work
00:13 The Importance of Embodied Learning
00:20 Rapid Changes and Disruptions
00:34 Experimentation and Adaptation
Links:
Website: https://www.sidmofya.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sidmofya/
Transcript:
The pattern that I'm seeing as I think about how to prepare for the current change in the future world of work, we need to unlearn skills that we, things that we knew before, we need to relearn new skills, but how do we learn those skills? In this world, embodied learning is much more important than the facts because the facts are changing very quickly.
For the last couple of years we had, you know, Chad, GPT, changing the world, and then very quickly that is disrupted and we expect even more disruption. The facts are going to change, but the embodied learning that still happens at the speed of humans. So it's important to experiment and try things.