Planck, the father of quantum physics, and his driver

After the "Father of Quantum Physics" Planck won the Nobel Prize, he went to lectures all over Germany. The content of each speech was similar, and they were all about the new quantum physics theory.

Over time, his driver memorized the content of the lecture. Once, the driver said: "Professor, we are always bored like this. Why not come to Munich and let me give the lecture? You wear How about my driver's hat sitting in the front seat?" Plank agreed, and the driver came on stage and gave a long speech, which was very clear and logical. Later, a physics professor stood up and asked a very difficult question. Planck's driver said: "Wow, I really didn't expect that I would encounter such a simple problem in an advanced city like Munich. I would like to ask My driver will answer”.

This is a very interesting story shared by Charlie Munger. After the joke is analyzed, it is a serious topic about knowledge: Planck’s knowledge and the driver’s knowledge.

In recent years, with the rise of payment for knowledge, a large number of "anxiety sellers" and "knowledge porters" have emerged in the market, which indeed caters to the needs of some people and has a positive guiding effect. But there will also be a misunderstanding - using physical diligence (I have been studying) instead of misunderstanding of direction (fragmented knowledge is ecstasy), no systematic learning, no matter how much fragmented knowledge (or Even information) cannot bring you valuable changes.

"Do you have your own knowledge system?"

"What is the basic subject of your knowledge system?"

Only by tracing the roots can we trace the origin. I agree with Charlie very much. .Munger's multiple thinking model - the basic theory of learning basic subjects. This is a correct way of studying and self-cultivation. “You must understand all the important ideas of all subjects that are more basic than your own. Only by mastering the most basic knowledge and principles can you explain problems clearly. ".

Whether you become Planck or his driver is determined by your attitude towards learning and the nature of your knowledge.