Unorthodox Ways of Learning
The Doppelganger Of Learning — Creating Your Own Déjà Vu
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.