Mihir Iyer

I think no one should be surprised that AI is making kids dumb. So, what now? Do you ban AI for all school kids? Or do we evolve beyond what AI generates? Key Points MIT Study: Your brain on AI * Study Setup : Three groups — ChatGPT users, search engine users, and unaided writers. * Neural Findings : * LLM users showed reduced brain connectivity and lower alpha/beta wave activity . * Brain-only us...

Tuition classes are meant to guide. You are not intended to be dependent on them. How do you take control of your learning? This is where we introduce the concept of Learner Autonomy . Learner autonomy refers to the ability to control your learning journey, with customised learning goals and standards. Developing such heutagogy within learner and teacher circles is innovation at its finest. Check...

NEP 2020 is an exciting change in the education sphere within India. It promises a lot. It can deliver a lot. But how do learners, parents and teachers navigate these changes? Get full access to Mihir Iyer at mihiriyer.substack.com/subscribe

Hi, and welcome to the Art of Learning! Let’s focus our attention today to what’s happening across the world, in the United States, because it is relevant to us as well. Almost a month ago, President Donald Trump signed an executive order, directing the Secretary of Education, Linda McMahon to facilitate the closure of the Department of Education to whatever extent that lies in her power. Many peo...

As the Board Exam season comes to a close, we look into how “difficult” the papers truly were, what this means for the upcoming batches, and how educators and learners can adjust to the upcoming changes. References * https://www.cbse.gov.in/cbsenew/documents/SCHEME_BOARD_EXAMS_POLICY_25022025.pdf * https://www.jagranjosh.com/articles/cbse-class-12-physics-exam-analysis-2025-students-reactions-ques...

It’s that time of the year! JEE, Board Exams, Stress, Anxiety. Some rose up to the occasion. Some struggled. Some wonder whether Board exams have gotten easier or not. Others question how parents and teachers should react. All that and more in this episode. References https://newsable.asianetnews.com/career/jee-main-2025-topper-vishad-jain-reveals-his-study-strategy-for-achieving-100-percentile-iw...

Hi, and welcome to the Art of Learning! Today’s episode is unique since I have practically no script haha! As the first episode of 2025, I wanted to chat with all of you to give an update on what I am doing and what I will be doing going forth. The Art of Learning by Mihir Iyer is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber....

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This week marked my one-month anniversary of experimenting with teaching first-year students using the ideology that I have been putting forth with this podcast and the insights that I have gained hold tremendous value. What if I were to tell you that when we learn biochemistry, you will also end up learning organic chemistry, plant and animal physiology, and even quantum physics? Have you ever ha...

Now, let me be real with you all. A week back when I was supposed to have this episode go out, I was feeling absolutely demotivated. I didn't have any ideas. I just felt as if I was doing the same things over and over again without any meaning behind those actions. I was just sitting in front of my laptop, editing a paper, preparing talking points for my upcoming meetings and within all that, I fe...

I’ve always stated that the Art of Learning is a way of life. Living life more meaningfully requires a good understanding of the world around you. Thus, today, I am introducing a concept I came across once again while re-reading my favourite book. Always remember. Effort compounds. Positive effort compounds. Negative effort compounds . Some self-promo: Get full access to Mihir Iyer at mihiriyer.su...

Research is underrated and underappreciated. Most people are unaware of the impact of research on the world. In this episode, I go over the impact of research on the world and how you can start with your journey in research. Get full access to Mihir Iyer at mihiriyer.substack.com/subscribe

Life’s true meaning lies in the small things we enjoy. These things usually align with our passions and our true calling - our ikigai, as the Japanese call it. Learning is an integral part of being able to live life meaningfully. In this episode, I go over how learning leads to positive changes within the idea of living life. Get full access to Mihir Iyer at mihiriyer.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode of the Art of Learning, we explore the requirements and necessity for having a high-value career? What do we mean by a high-value career? How does a high-value career help? Watch to know more. Read to know more. Get full access to Mihir Iyer at mihiriyer.substack.com/subscribe

Curiosity is such a powerful tool to learn anything. Learn how to use curiosity to design the ideal Learn Phase. Get full access to Mihir Iyer at mihiriyer.substack.com/subscribe

Education, as a formalized form of learning, is a science and an art at the same time. They intermesh to such a strong extent that at times, it is difficult to deduce what part of education is a science and what part is an art. Thus, to understand how education works, educational research becomes important. The Art of Learning | Mihir Iyer is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts an...

Change is the only constant in life. With changing society comes changing values. With changing values comes a shift in the paradigms of education. What would education look like in a digital society? These are my predictions. Get full access to Mihir Iyer at mihiriyer.substack.com/subscribe

It’s almost the middle of January. Almost 80% of people have given up on their resolutions, saying they lost motivation. Is that truly that’s all to the story? In this episode, I discuss how learning is a secret power-up towards achieving your New Year’s resolutions. Points that I cover. * “Most people overestimate what they can do in a week and underestimate what they can do in a year”. * Learnin...

The Art of Storytelling has a profound impact on the world of education. Storytelling involves many skills that students can develop for a stronger conceptual understanding. In this episode, I take a story as an example and describe how we can learn anything using stories. Get full access to Mihir Iyer at mihiriyer.substack.com/subscribe

Minimalism is a concept that interests me at all times. The idea of “less is more” seemingly can be applied almost everywhere - including learning. Today, I introduce the idea of minimalist learning and go over how it can be applied in our lives. Read more here. Get full access to Mihir Iyer at mihiriyer.substack.com/subscribe

Every new bit of technology resets the baseline. Technology requires students and teachers to be creative to foster a strong learning process, from calculators to AI. In this episode, I talk about how creativity can be fostered in the new world of AI. Are you ready to make this change? Get full access to Mihir Iyer at mihiriyer.substack.com/subscribe

I have discussed why we need a new education system for the past two weeks with all of you. We must understand that building a new education system meant redefining core concepts. We must also understand that this will take a radical amount of effort and time. For that, I need your help. Check out The Education Renaissance . See you on the other side of the revolution. Thank you and Happy Learning...

Let me ask you this. What do you need to know to survive in the modern world? You need financial freedom. For that, you need to know things that let you be versatile. That is Education 2.0. Get full access to Mihir Iyer at mihiriyer.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode of The Art of Learning, I pose some important questions. Does your education still serve you? What is the ground reality of specialising after all? Are all specialists able to secure their finances? The Education System globally is a mess. We must fix this. That is why we have to incorporate the Art of Learning. See you next week for more! ~Mihir Iyer Get full access to Mihir Iyer...