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Re:Ask HN: What Are You Learning? by slekker on Sunday March 31, 2024 @10:59AM (#39884853)
I've been considering paying for an LLM to augment my learning, for when I get stuck or can't figure something out.

In terms of courses I am looking at Khan Academy but also https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/18-01sc-single-variable-calculus... (haven't started so I cant speak for quality)

Re:Ask HN: What Are You Learning? by solardev on Sunday March 31, 2024 @11:09AM (#39884946)
The LLMs completely changed education for me. Whether it's math or music theory or programming, I'd rank ChatGPT amongst the best teachers I've ever known. (There are amazing real-human ones too, but it's really hit and miss!). For $20/mo it's totally worth it, way cheaper than tutoring or buying more textbooks. But for infrequent use, probably the free plan is enough...?

I tried MIT OCW but found the videos too long and tedious... it's hard for me to just sit still and listen to videos like that for hours =/ I chose an in-person math class on purpose just to have that real community feel and a live teacher, but YMMV... probably many would prefer the online or async versions instead.

Re:Ask HN: What Are You Learning? by velyan on Sunday March 31, 2024 @05:34PM (#39888248)
Would be very keen to know more about your learning experience and ideas to make it better. Would you be open to jump on a 15 mins call with me?
Re:Ask HN: What Are You Learning? by solardev on Monday April 01, 2024 @11:57AM (#39895571)
Hi! I'm probably not your target audience here, unless you're specifically developing a product that targets math education for midlife washouts, lol. But if you want some rando dude's opinion, sure, I'd be happy to jump into a call with ya. Just let me know and I'll find a slot on your Calendly.

But I think you'd get better feedback from someone who's actually in your target audience/user demographic :) I'm just an annoying grumpy gramps who hates math.

Re:Ask HN: What Are You Learning? by velyan on Sunday March 31, 2024 @05:33PM (#39888241)
I'm actually building a tool in this space. Would you be open to jump on a 15 mins call with me and help shape the product? https://calendly.com/vel-yan/15min