Learning new things can be hard. What makes it fun is sharing the newly acquired knowledge with others, trying to verbalise the matter, and simplify it. Even better: collaboratively learning concepts even deepens our understanding of them. But this could be achieved without adding to the infinite content of the Internet.
If I use my favourite search engine to look for an explanation of a mathematical theorem I came across, or an installation guide for some weird new software I want to try out, nine times out of ten (figuratively speaking) it is always the small, user-generated content that is the most useful. Because often, if I don’t understand something, someone else has had the same problem already. And if that person is willing to share that knowledge, then everyone benefits, right?
Addtionally, I was inspired by Ness Labs’ “Case for Learning in Public” to start this blog. This blog is about reflecting on what I am learning and what interests me. It also serves as an archive of my journey, documenting the various adventures I undertake. Algorithmic Tales is a creative outlet, a reminder to always be curious and experiment with the unknown.
It may even help you find like-minded people, or help others along the way. At the very least, it is something to work on and tinker with.