ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Autodidactism

Hello there! Do you like learning new things? Yes? Well, there is a cool word called "autodidactism" that describes people who love to learn things on their own!

So, let's say you want to learn how to play basketball or solve a puzzle by yourself without anyone teaching you, that's being an autodidact!

It's also when someone becomes an expert in something by reading or watching videos, practicing it, and studying all by themselves. It's like being your own teacher!

In other words, this means that you take responsibility for your own learning, and you don't depend on a formal school or teacher to tell you what to learn.

Being an autodidact means you have a lot of independence and self-discipline, and it's an amazing quality that can help you achieve your dreams and goals!