Unorthodox Ways of Learning

The Doppelganger Of Learning — Creating Your Own Déjà Vu

Mi'kail Eli'yah
6 min readJan 3, 2025

The Knowledge Becomes Part Of Your Story

We explore some unique ways to create Transformational Learning. These methods tap into involving a holistic neural creativity, critical thinking, and emotional engagement to make learning memorable and effective.

1. Build Conspiracy Theories Around It

Conspiracy theories thrive on connecting dots — sometimes far-fetched dots. Applying this approach to learning forces you to dive deep into the subject, looking for connections you might otherwise overlook.

Example: Learning History

Instead of passively memorizing dates and events, imagine you’re uncovering a grand historical conspiracy.

  • The Conspiracy Theory: The Industrial Revolution was secretly orchestrated by time travelers to prevent a catastrophic future.
  • Your Research: You investigate industrial breakthroughs, cross-reference them with historical anomalies, and hypothesize motives for specific inventions.
  • Result: By chasing your own “evidence,” you develop a nuanced understanding of technological progress and its social impact.

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Mi'kail Eli'yah
Mi'kail Eli'yah

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