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What is it called when you are obsessed with learning?
A philomath (/ˈfɪləmæθ/) is a lover of learning and studying. Philomathy is similar to, but distinguished from, philosophy in that -soph, the latter suffix, specifies “wisdom” or “knowledge”, rather than the process of acquisition thereof.
How do you become obsessed with learning?
Be edgy. Make Life your laboratory.
- Get a mentor and ask what you can do better.
- Write down the last five reasons you failed.
- Keep a running list of books you want to read—and start reading.
- Share key knowledge that you have acquired.
- Stop watching so much television.
- Stop tweeting; start reading.
What do you call someone who likes trying new things?
You might consider neophile or neophiliac. The OED defines neophilia as: neophilia /niːəˈfɪlɪə/. Love for, or great interest in, what is new; a love of novelty. So neoˈphiliac, a person characterized by neophilia; also neoˈphili(a)c a.; neˈophily.
What is it called when someone is obsessed with someone else?
What is obsessive love disorder? “Obsessive love disorder” (OLD) refers to a condition where you become obsessed with one person you think you may be in love with. You might feel the need to protect your loved one obsessively, or even become controlling of them as if they were a possession.
What is ODC in medical terms?
Obsessive-compulsive disorder: A psychiatric disorder characterized by obsessive thoughts and compulsive actions, such as cleaning, checking, counting, or hoarding.
What is Epistemophilic?
Definition of epistemophilia : love of knowledge specifically : excessive striving for or preoccupation with knowledge.
Do we really need to learn new things to survive?
After we gain a certain level of expertise in our current job, we reach a critical point. Up until this point, learning has been somewhat mandatory but it is at this point where learning becomes optional. We no longer need to learn new things to survive. We can just occasionally update our knowledge and still be ok.
How to be good at learning new things?
If you want to be good at learning new things, then you must constantly learn new things. All the old people I know who are vibrant and energetic are always striving to learn new things and it is because they continue to learn that their brains stay sharp.
Why do people stop learning new things?
Unfortunately, many people choose the latter. It could be because they are tired of learning and “just want to relax” or perhaps they feel that they’ve “graduated” and learned all they needed to know. Some even use the excuse that they can’t learn anymore because they are old.
Are older people too old to learn new things?
There are people out there who don’t know how to use a smart phone, shop online or send email. It is not because they don’t have access to the know-how but rather they have come to believe that they are too old to learn. Most older people have a hard time learning new things but it is not because of their age.