How can a programmer get out of the learning "void"?
As a programmer junior/senior, I find that at times our programming knowledge whether we like it or not comes to a halt. I have ran into this wall/void myself recently, and noticed that I cannot get out! I have thorough knowledge in programming and have been exploring code since I was 12. 

Now, I just blame my lack of knowledge of newer technologies and patterns on things such as work or just say "well I know this, therefor I must know that." At times I tend to dismiss things as easy, without looking at them. Even though I have always known myself as someone who loves to learn new things...

So my question to you who have went through this, is this: "What am I dealing with? How do you get out of this mind set, and continue learning?"
How can a programmer get out of the learning "void"?
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As a programmer junior/senior, I find that at times our programming knowledge whether we like it or not comes to a halt. I have ran into this wall/void myself recently, and noticed that I cannot get out! I have thorough knowledge in programming and have been exploring code since I was 12. 

Now, I just blame my lack of knowledge of newer technologies and patterns on things such as work or just say "well I know this, therefor I must know that." At times I tend to dismiss things as easy, without looking at them. Even though I have always known myself as someone who loves to learn new things...

So my question to you who have went through this, is this: "What am I dealing with? How do you get out of this mind set, and continue learning?"