The Learning Journey

The Learning Journey


Latest Episodes

Khabib reacts rationally: What the UFC lightweight champion thinks about the oil gods.
February 06, 2020

He’s a true martial artist and as humble as they come. But how does Khabib Nurmagomedov react to such an immense offering and what does he think about the prospect of fighting arguably his greatest foe?

Evolution has always evolved: Thoughts on my childhood.
February 05, 2020

In this episode I reflect on what good anime can reveal in life and how childhood experience of Darwinian concepts, has developed my outlook on life.

Learning to Play: A reflection on the status of the fields in which we exist.
February 05, 2020

~>In this episode, I discuss how I see the fields of ‘Learning’ and ‘Playing’ inter-exist. How evolutionary psychology helps us understand their relationship and examine the ‘human way’ of data collection.

Directions: 2020 and onwards.
February 05, 2020

Join me as I outline what my plans are for the first official season of SAMr, in 2020. I share gratitude for the many listeners who’ve come by so far. And invite you to join me in understanding my intentions and interests.

On the frontier of thought: Game theoretical Geometry
January 30, 2020

A quick thought byte about what Geometry and Game-theory may mean for me as time goes on

UFC 246: Presser perspective
January 15, 2020

Sam has a deep love into what the UFC 246: McGregor vs Cerrone press conference looks like from his angle and describes what the event means to him.

Ep.2 - Unpacking the NSW Curriculum Review - The Context
October 23, 2019

In this episode, Sam discusses the latest Interim Report for the NSW Curriculum Review - Nurturing Wonder and Igniting Passion. He reads part 1 of the report - The Context.

Ep.1 - Unpacking the NSW Curriculum Review - Preface & Executive Summary
October 22, 2019

In this episode, Sam discusses the latest interim report for the NSW Curriculum Review. He reads the beginnings of the report including the Preface and Executive Summary. He offers brief commentary. If you’re a Teacher low on time or someone who is intere

Cognitive lens’ - Thinksport
October 16, 2019

In this episode Sam thinks out aloud about the concept of cognitive lens’ and the idea that taking a game theoretical perspective of the world, allows us to see if the way we think about things can be beneficial or detrimental.

S.T.E.@.M Education - IDEAS and Thoughts
September 20, 2019

This episode focuses on the philosophy and learning design of S.T.E.A.M projects. Sam discusses the way projects can be approached from a theoretical standpoint. This thought experience could be useful if your looking to get started on your own project jo

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