How We Research

Learning coverage has a trust problem: most "best course" lists are affiliate auctions, and most career advice is guru marketing. Here's exactly how we work, so you can judge our work fairly.

1. No pay-to-play, ever

No course platform or edtech company can pay for a better review, a higher placement, or a softer paragraph. We don't run ads, sponsored posts, or affiliate-driven rankings. When we link to a course or study, the link goes straight to the official source — we don't earn from it.

2. We grade the evidence

Not all studies are equal. A large randomized trial beats a small observational study; a small observational study beats a mouse study; a mouse study beats an influencer's anecdote. We tell you what kind of evidence a claim rests on — and when the honest answer is "the research is still thin."

3. No miracle claims

If something sounds too good to be true, we say so. We don't promise salaries, quote exceptional success stories as typical, or present preliminary findings as settled science. Learning and careers are full of real tradeoffs, and we describe them.

4. We explain; we don't prescribe

Everything here is educational content, not professional advice. We explain how spaced repetition works; we don't tell you which career to choose. We break down what a study found; we don't tell you what to do about your education or career. For personal decisions, talk to a qualified professional who knows your situation.

5. We show our work

When we cite research, we link to it. When a claim is contested, we say who's contesting it and why. When numbers are preliminary or context-dependent, we say that too — no cherry-picked statistics.

6. Corrections are fast and visible

Details are easy to get wrong and costly when wrong. If you spot an error, tell us — verified fixes go live quickly, and material corrections get noted on the post.

Educational content only — not professional advice. Talk to a qualified professional about personal career or education decisions.