Very interesting video (as usual 😊) No question but a thought currently. The characteristic of a complex thought is to reconcile opposites… Amazing but I currently try to find a balance between paradoxes, catch-22… near of the cognitive dissonance ? 😊 My Solution : finding a balance A few sources of inspiration : “Competing emotions and contradictory thoughts are messy and can feel uncomfortable , vulnerable , even irritating…But it’s important to remember that this push - pull is a reflection of our complexity , and if we’re willing to stay with it and stay curious , complexity is one of our greatest teachers. …The problem starts when we don’t have the skills or experience to tolerate the uncertainty and ambiguity and we give in to the cravings for neat , mutually exclusive categories”. (Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience / [Brené Brown]) Your YT Channel helps finding these skills…😊 “While the idea of balance always sounds good , it doesn’t capture the dynamic nature of what it means to actually achieve balance . Our mental image of balance is somewhat distorted because we tend to equate it with stillness - the calm repose of a yogi balancing on one leg , a state without apparent motion…To my mind , the more accurate examples of balance come from sports , such as when a basketball player spins around a defender , a running back bursts through the line of scrimmage , or a surfer catches a wave . All of these are extremely dynamic responses to rapidly changing environments.” (Creativity, Inc.: Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration (English Edition) / [Catmull, Ed]) Your channel can be a compass to navigate in these environments. Thank you 😊
@VickyZhaoBEEAMP
Жыл бұрын
Wow thank you so much for sharing this with the fam on the channel "While the idea of balance always sounds good , it doesn’t capture the dynamic nature of what it means to actually achieve balance" I love this... pointing to the nuance and referencing where we can look to for hints. It's a great book too! Let me pin this so everyone else interested in the topic can check this out!! Thanks for watching and sharing this 🙏
@CharlesSwannn
Жыл бұрын
I've just recently discovered your channel, but I can tell right away that it is a gem! So many videos on YT on these topics feel like recycled and generalized opinions. Yours feel fresh and unique. I really like the sober editing and the way you explain things. Thank you so much!
@labsanta
Жыл бұрын
Q&A: Part: 00:00 questions you come up with will reflect your individual curiosities and concerns. Q1: What is Feynman's method of problem-solving? A1: Feynman's method involves keeping a dozen of your favorite problems constantly present in your mind, and testing any new tricks or results against each of those problems to see if they help. Example: If you are a writer, you might keep a list of your favorite writing challenges or questions you frequently encounter, such as "How can I write compelling dialogue?" or "How can I keep my writing fresh and engaging?" Then, every time you learn a new writing technique or read a helpful article, you can test it against those questions to see if it helps you solve those writing problems. Q2: What are some examples of questions that can be used with Feynman's method? A2: Some examples of questions that can be used with Feynman's method include "What is the role of a specialized generalist?", "How can I tell what's noise and what signal?", and "How can I hold two opposing ideas at the same time and function?" Example: If you are a musician, you might keep a list of your favorite questions or challenges related to your craft, such as "How can I incorporate different genres into my music?", "How can I make my music stand out in a crowded industry?", or "How can I balance the commercial and artistic sides of music?" Then, you can test any new techniques or ideas you learn against those questions to see if they help you solve those challenges. Q3: What is the importance of looking for similarities in your favorite problems? A3: Looking for similarities in your favorite problems can help you identify the underlying cause or theme that connects those problems, which can give you insight into your own unique perspective and identity. Example: If you are a visual artist, you might keep a list of your favorite challenges or questions related to your art, such as "How can I create depth and dimension in my artwork?", "How can I use color effectively?", or "How can I create artwork that expresses my unique point of view?" Then, you can look for similarities in those questions, such as a focus on creating visual impact or expressing your individuality, which can give you insight into your own artistic identity and style. Q4: How can Feynman's method help you develop your own unique perspective? A4: Feynman's method can help you develop your own unique perspective by encouraging you to focus on your favorite problems and questions, which reflect your individual curiosities and concerns. By testing new techniques and ideas against those problems, and looking for similarities in those problems, you can gain insight into your own unique perspective and identity. Example: If you are a chef, you might keep a list of your favorite challenges or questions related to cooking, such as "How can I create balanced flavors in my dishes?", "How can I use seasonal ingredients effectively?", or "How can I create dishes that reflect my culinary heritage?" By testing new cooking techniques or ingredients against those questions, and looking for similarities in those questions, you can develop a unique perspective on cooking that reflects your individual taste and style. Q5: How can Feynman's method be applied to different fields or areas of interest? A5: Feynman's method can be applied to different fields or areas of interest by adapting it to the specific challenges and questions of that field or interest. By keeping a list of your favorite problems or questions, and testing new techniques and ideas against those problems, you can improve your problem-solving skills and develop your own unique perspective. Example: If you are a scientist, you might keep a list of your favorite challenges or questions related to your research, such as "How can I design Part: 03:46 Q1: What is the significance of having 12 questions to guide your curiosity? A1: The 12 questions serve as a guide to direct your curiosity towards specific areas of interest, and by continually revisiting and refining these questions, you can gain deeper insights and understanding about yourself and the world around you. Example: Some possible 12 questions to guide curiosity could be: What motivates me? What are my core values? What do I want to achieve in life? What are my strengths and weaknesses? What can I do to improve my relationships? What new skills do I want to learn? What impact do I want to have on the world? How can I contribute to my community? What are the biggest challenges facing society today? What are the key trends shaping the future? What are the most interesting places to visit in the world? What are the best books to read on a given topic? Q2: Why is it important to compare your questions with those of others? A2: Comparing your questions with those of others can help you gain new perspectives and insights, and broaden your understanding of different topics and areas of interest. Example: You may discover that someone else's questions about a particular topic or area of interest are different from yours, and by exploring their questions, you may gain a new understanding or appreciation for that topic or area. Q3: How can you use new knowledge to refine your 12 questions? A3: By continually revisiting and refining your 12 questions in light of new knowledge and experiences, you can gain deeper insights and understanding about yourself and the world around you. Example: Suppose you learn something new about a particular topic or area of interest that you had not considered before. By revisiting your 12 questions and considering how this new knowledge might relate to one or more of your questions, you can gain a deeper understanding of that topic and its relevance to your life. Q4: What is the value of using a note-taking system to track your 12 questions over time? A4: By using a note-taking system to track your 12 questions over time, you can keep track of your evolving interests and insights, and identify patterns and connections that might not be apparent otherwise. Example: Suppose you use a note-taking system to track your 12 questions over the course of several years. By reviewing your notes periodically, you may notice patterns or connections that you had not seen before, and gain new insights and ideas for further exploration. Q5: How can your 12 questions change your life? A5: By continually revisiting and refining your 12 questions, you can gain deeper insights and understanding about yourself and the world around you, and use this knowledge to make more informed decisions and live a more fulfilling life. Example: Suppose one of your 12 questions is "What can I do to improve my relationships?" By continually exploring this question and seeking new knowledge and insights, you may gain a deeper understanding of yourself and others, and learn new skills and strategies for building more meaningful and satisfying relationships. This, in turn, can lead to a more fulfilling and satisfying life overall.
@laladu6490
Жыл бұрын
omg thank you very much for your thoughtful comment! It really gives me a clearer understanding about what Vicky was saying. How can you deduce all of this ouput after a short input of information like that? I want to make sure I understand it clearly, isn't it for each topic of interest I can create each 12-question system? Thank you!
@manuelbaez8733
Жыл бұрын
1. Is it possible to materialize what is abstract in a logical way? 2. How can evil be put to good use? 3. How to know when I am right for the wrong reason? 4. How to intuit what hides in the omnipresent? 5. What processes moderate the success of innovation? 6. Can dishonesty have a positive effect? 7. Can the feedback of logical processes turn them into illogical processes? 8. What is the effect of the disruption, or over-connection, of the material and the cultural? 9. Is there any benefit to be gained from a logical system that has random elements? 10. Which are the parallelisms between ecological interrelations and strategies of competition in human societies? 11. Is it possible to invent a language that exercises logical thinking? 12. What is the hypothesis of the evolutionary origin of the sense of humor?
@VickyZhaoBEEAMP
Жыл бұрын
Love the list! And really curious about the last three questions especially - please let me know when you figure it out :D
@manuelbaez8733
Жыл бұрын
@@VickyZhaoBEEAMP thanks 🙏 Vicky
@manuelbaez8733
Жыл бұрын
Colo please Is chatgbt as a exercise !
@ericblair1828
Жыл бұрын
For question 11, look into the conlang of lojban
@dannythedabbler
Жыл бұрын
I have ADHD and the questions I always come back to are largely to do with automating boring things. 1. How can I automate everything boring in my work life? 2. How can I automate everything boring in my personal life? 3. How can I make learning easier? 4. How can I retain and make use of the knowledge I already possess? 5. How can I build systems that feed me instead of the other way around? 6. How can I better show up for those I love? 7. How can I make my hobbies more fun?
@VickyZhaoBEEAMP
Жыл бұрын
I definitely need to automate more in my life too... How can I make my hobbies more fun
@dannythedabbler
Жыл бұрын
@@VickyZhaoBEEAMP I do lots of woodworking as a hobby. This year I tried taking some client jobs and HATED it. So I'm turning the ship around and asking how can I have more fun with it. One of the answers I came up with is to build projects to donate. That, as it turns out, is a lot of fun 😊
@ImNotQualifiedToSayThisBut
11 ай бұрын
I've been doing this with programming and modelling. Programming my own dayplanner that divides my to-do and hobbies up perfectly ("perfectly" adjusted to me personally), so I don't have to waste time on thinking about planning or efficiency. Other things like physical organisational problems I solved with what I just called modelling - but what I am actually referring to is some form of engineering. I have a bit of electrical as well as mechanical engineering knowledge collected over the years and combined with programming I basically turned my basement into a little logistics centrum with an inventory I can check on my devices, to see where and how much of something I have stored. I also struggle with retaining my knowledge because there are too many things to retain. It's quite sad actually.
@celial3882
Жыл бұрын
Love this video!! I came across it today - wrote an internal list (12 questions to ask myself) and an external list (12 questions to ask the world): Here is my external list: 1/ What does it mean to be a human being to me? What does it to those around me? to cross disciplines (religion, biology, psychology, history, feng shui etc?) 2/ How to age gracefully? 3/ What is interesting and unique in each culture? 4/ How do people design products minimally for maximum beauty and usefulness? 5/ How do art / literature / music serve as mediums to create a sharable emotional experiences that explores being human? 6/ How do the musicians / artists / philosophers / authors I admire conceptualize the world? How do they create their POV? What's their process of input output? 7/ How to lessen suffering in the world? (inspired by daniel kahneman) 8/ How is this earth / nature beautiful? How I can witness / experience its beauty? 9/ Where is the future of human-computer-interaction heading? How can we make sure it's not harming humans / society? 10/ What are ways to simplify daily life operation to focus on important things in life? 11/ What are the best ways to connect + support family / friends / loved ones / each other? 12/ How can we be kind to the world and to each other?
@creativecat7278
Жыл бұрын
I like the when should I push forward and when to pull back! This balance is so hard for me. Thank you for sharing Feynman’s method!
@VickyZhaoBEEAMP
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and for sharing that. When we find our answers, let's compare haha
@juliamoura7285
Жыл бұрын
the fact that this is SO useful for multiples areas in life even for simple things like daily journaling thank youuuu
@VickyZhaoBEEAMP
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Julia for watching and for sharing this!! Great idea on the daily journaling!! It makes an easy prompt!
@nicpolyakoff
Жыл бұрын
I want to thank you for this video! I was doing Zettelkasten for 3 years, and when I've wrote my 12 questions that I want to find answers to in my life, all of zettelkasten notes start making total sense to me - I see how I can structure them to find them. Also I believe it will help to stop consuming unrelevant information :)
@hopesonhigh
3 ай бұрын
Wow! Your video really hit a nerve (in a good sense)! There is so much to explore after it... a real gem!
@VickyZhaoBEEAMP
2 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! That’s exactly how I felt when I first discovered this!!
@VickyZhaoBEEAMP
Жыл бұрын
Share your 12 favourite problems here! Check out my note taking system here: kzitem.info/news/bejne/qKaMmmuojouca34
@pascalvee1965
Жыл бұрын
Personally - how life flows for me - I need to add one key step to this method: checking-in regularly. I revisit my questions whenever it feels right (end of a project, NY-feel-good reset, birth of a child, change of season, whatever) and rewrite them. The simple process ensure that they capture the growth which took place (the lessons learnt), and continue to strengthen my commitments overtime, my integrity. PS: just discovered your channel. You're such a great communicator. And gosh, your 12 questions: like you looked over my shoulder 🙂
@VickyZhaoBEEAMP
Жыл бұрын
Love the addition!!! Good reminder for me to revisit them today (Jan 1) Have an excellent 2023!!! 🎉🎊
@fanimations.co2023
Жыл бұрын
This woman is brilliant
@e-genieclimatique
Жыл бұрын
in brief: In this video, the speaker discusses the secret to Nobel Prize-winning quantum physicist Richard Feynman's success: keeping a dozen favorite problems constantly in mind and testing new ideas against them to see if they help solve the problems. The speaker suggests following this practice by writing down 12 personal problems or questions that you keep returning to in your life. The speaker shares their own 12 questions, which revolve around themes of duality, intersectionality, and identity. They then recommend looking for similarities among your own questions, as these similarities may reveal the underlying cause or unique perspective that makes you who you are. By comparing your own questions to others and regularly testing new ideas against your 12 questions, you can foster growth and connections in your thinking. The speaker advises using a note-taking system, such as Obsidian, Apple Notes, or pen and paper, to track the development of your ideas over time. The key takeaways from the video are: 1. Write down 12 personal problems or questions that you are deeply curious about. 2. Look for similarities among your questions to understand your unique perspective. 3. Test new ideas against your 12 questions to see if they help solve the problems. 4. Use a note-taking system to track the development of your ideas over time. The speaker shared their own 12 personal questions as an example: 1. What is the role of a specialized generalist, a third-culture adult, or a professional-turned-creative in this world? 2. How can I tell what's noise and what's signal? 3. What's the real question? 4. What's more important: serendipity or intention? 5. What's more important: perception or truth? 6. How do we develop our taste in music, food, people? 7. Who are my people? 8. Why do I feel a deep sense of calm and sadness when I watch wildlife and space documentaries? 9. How can I hold two opposing ideas at the same time and function? 10. How to shape an idea so it's ready to be received? 11. How can I stop my hangry self from getting grumpy? 12. When should I push forward, and when should I pull back? These questions are specific to the speaker, but you should come up with your own set of 12 personal questions or problems that you are deeply curious about to follow the method outlined in the video.
@bill_jennings
Жыл бұрын
I’ll have to start on my list, but I think they’re going to revolve around interpersonal skills and interactions. I’m always wonder why people do the goofy things they do (I’m being nice) and the same for me. Thanks Vicky. You have me thinking.
@VickyZhaoBEEAMP
Жыл бұрын
And the list only gets better overtime! I saw mine evolve every year. Many stay, but some I find answers good enough and can ask a better question! Enjoy :)
@GtoutcapT-ih3we
6 ай бұрын
3:29 “Omg, are you French? I’m not an English speaker, and I’ve struggled to devour all your videos to try to extract some ideas that I’ve managed to translate to enrich my learning and my note-taking system. No one provides this kind of content in France. I dream of accessing your shares in French ❤️🔥.”
@Focusucronnia-rm5rx
6 ай бұрын
I`m addict to your channel since I knew you everyday I watch 1 or 2 videos. Thanks a lot
@manuelbaez8733
Жыл бұрын
Hello, congratulations for expressing your interests in such a clear way. Thank you very much for your content.
@desireco
Жыл бұрын
Your questions are epic Vicky! I have similar ones :)
@mageprometheus
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Vicky. I'm currently considering blocked wish fulfilment vs missing emotional validation. What can I control and what controls me. Love and light.
@VickyZhaoBEEAMP
Жыл бұрын
Interesting point on control! I've been thinking about that in terms of time a lot these days... Thank you for sharing this!!
@tamanpemikir6646
Жыл бұрын
I found the first of your twelve questions intriguing. It seems to me that a specialized generalist who launches a career as a creative must revive some of the general knowledge that may have been lost while working in a narrow role assigned by an employer. What has been your experience as a Third Culture person? I discovered the Third Culture phenomenon long after I had graduated from being a military brat...
@tamanpemikir6646
Жыл бұрын
One other thing regarding your Question #4 regarding serendipity vs intention - have you ever heard of the books Obliquity by John Kay and Strategy Without Design by Robert Chia and Robin Holt? If so, what are your thoughts? Thanks.
@VickyZhaoBEEAMP
Жыл бұрын
@@tamanpemikir6646 I gotta look into these books. Never read them but will take a look and report back. Thanks so much for the recs!
@VickyZhaoBEEAMP
Жыл бұрын
For the specialized generalist, absolutely. Things I took for granted as a generalist (like being to edit videos, set up a simple website, knowing I don't have to be perfect in order to set things up, etc.) are immensely helpful. Re third culture ... I don't know how to condense it down yet. The best way to describe it for me is feeling a sense of comfort when I'm in an environment where I don't "belong"... probably sounds weird... I'm working on finding the right way to express this way of life
@pauledawson
Жыл бұрын
Loving you videos, very thoughtful.
@productivity735
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Vicky
@cindslr
Жыл бұрын
i love it so much! thank you for sharing
@yohanesliong4818
8 ай бұрын
Thank you
@htmn.premium
Жыл бұрын
SOUND built in your videos is hard to listen. PLZ increase the built in VOLUME. I 've watched thousands of videos on youtube but rarely encountered such a frustrating situation!
@pierrepages3642
Жыл бұрын
Wow you are a very interesting person! Thank you for the great content
@roger236
Жыл бұрын
Hey Vicky! 👋 The only thing I know is that without that 'hangry self' everything falls apart.
@VickyZhaoBEEAMP
Жыл бұрын
Rogerrrrrr! Lol my hangry problem is real 🥲
@roger236
Жыл бұрын
@@VickyZhaoBEEAMP You need to stop with mental carbs to stop all that 'hangry' thing 😂 Happy New Year!
@chiyungwong3774
Жыл бұрын
I’m sure you’ve already come across the book Range by David Epstein. Really dives deep into your first question.
@jeremyrouse3248
Жыл бұрын
You have a beautiful brain! :)
@VickyZhaoBEEAMP
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for saying so and for watching!!!
@KitagumaIgen
Жыл бұрын
The significant difference is *what* questions Feynman thought about and those you list.
@dayvs
Ай бұрын
Sorry, english is not my first language, what does it mean to "put it against your 12 questions"? I tried translating it but the translation doesn't make sense.
@pnddesign
Жыл бұрын
Why this chorus effect in the sound ? Cheers!
@rajupakalapati
Жыл бұрын
Why only 12?😉 why not even less or more ?
@VickyZhaoBEEAMP
Жыл бұрын
Haha how many q`s do you have?
@douglasdrumond
Жыл бұрын
There are two ways you can interpret Feynman's sentence. "You have to keep a dozen questions" may mean you have to keep a dozen questions literally, but it can also mean you have to keep around a dozen. The sentence was said in an informal environment, it was not in a context that required precision. It's similar to saying, "I have a million things to do". Is it literally a million? A million and one? 999999? Or is it just "many"?
@nts9
Жыл бұрын
Why AI will enslaved humanity? 1. AI is rapidly becoming more intelligent 2. Powerful AI is way more accessible to powerful people then any other group of people especially those groups of people who already have power and want to dominate others so that they can benefit. 3. Advanced AI will be limited in power to prevent most people from using it in harmful ways but groups that are already in control will have access to AI that isn’t limited for use in fighting wars. 4. Super AI will be easily capable of outsmarting humans with fake media because AI will be able to generate convincing fake media that most people won’t realize isn’t real, AI is already very close to having those capabilities. 5. Humanity is very close to being totally under control due to advanced AI.
@xevenau
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video! I also stumbled on a great new app that I think might help with all the Zettlekasten/Feynman geeks out there. It's called "ContextsMinds". I'm experimenting with it right now and so far it's a great tool to help with brainstorming ideas with the assistance of AI.
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