TLDR “Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise” by Anders Ericsson challenges conventional wisdom about talent, skill acquisition, and what it takes to achieve true expertise. Ericsson, a psychologist and researcher in the field of expertise, highlights several experiments to back up his claims, although some of the cited studies had small sample sizes. Despite containing some contradictions, the book offers a fascinating exploration of the science of expertise and empowers readers to pursue their path to mastery....

TLDR I created SocratesGPT to test the concept of using AI to generate questions about a given topic. Its goal you learn topics better by asking you questions about it. I also provide some technical details on the implementation. Why? Over a year ago, I began using Anki, a spaced repetition flashcard app that helps me retain information over the long term by taking advantage of the Ebbinghaus forgetting curve. Memory is like a leaky bucket, and it was incredibly frustrating to realize I’d forgotten most of what I learned....