Math Academy - The Fastest Way to Actually Learn Maths

Math Academy: The Fastest Way to Actually Learn Maths

The Gap Between Knowing Maths and Being Good at It Most adults who went through mainstream education have a complicated relationship with maths. They were taught it, they passed it (or did not), and then they mostly stopped doing it. Somewhere between primary school and the end of formal education, the subject either clicked or it did not - and for a significant majority, it did not. The consequences of that tend to surface slowly. You take a data science course and realise you cannot follow the linear algebra. You try to understand how a model is actually working under the hood and the notation stops you cold. You sit in a finance meeting and the numbers float past you. You always meant to go back and fill the gaps. You never quite did. ...

April 22, 2026 · 7 min · James M
Learning How to Learn in the Age of AI Banner

Learning How to Learn in the Age of AI

The Problem Nobody Warned You About For most of history, learning was gated by access. You wanted to understand a topic, you had to find a book, a teacher, a course, or a mentor. The bottleneck was information. If you could get your hands on the material, the rest was time and effort. That bottleneck is gone. A capable model will now explain quantum mechanics, debug your code, summarise a legal document, and walk you through a new language - all in the same afternoon, at a level pitched exactly to you. ...

April 22, 2026 · 8 min · James M
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An AI Tooling Learning Path: Logical Phases for 2026

The hardest part of learning AI tooling in 2026 is not any single tool. It is the order you meet them in. Most people start in the wrong place. They install a terminal agent before they have ever sat with a chat UI long enough to understand how models fail. They buy a Cursor subscription before they have written a single decent prompt. They wire up local models with Ollama before they know which tasks actually benefit from running offline. ...

April 21, 2026 · 9 min · James M
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The Complete AI Developer's Guide: Resources and Best Practices

The AI landscape is evolving rapidly, and knowing where to find reliable guidance on best practices has become essential for developers, researchers, and organizations. This post curates the most valuable resources and practices that will help you work more effectively with modern AI systems. Key Best Practices to Master Prompt Engineering Fundamentals Clear, specific prompts produce better results than vague requests. The foundation of working with any LLM is understanding how to communicate your intent precisely. Break complex tasks into smaller, manageable steps and provide context about what success looks like. ...

April 18, 2026 · 4 min · James M

What Does 'Expertise' Mean When AI Can Pass Any Exam?

In 2023, Claude passed the bar exam. In 2024, it passed the CPA exam and medical licensing exams. By 2026, there’s barely an exam left that AI can’t pass, often on the first try. This has broken something we relied on without thinking too hard about it: the equivalence between “passed the exam” and “has expertise.” For a century, we used exams as a proxy for skill. You pass the bar, you’re qualified to practice law. You pass medical licensing, you’re qualified to practice medicine. You get a degree in computer science, you’re qualified to be a programmer. The exam was the evidence that you had the knowledge and could apply it. ...

April 6, 2026 · 6 min · James M

Music Production Blogs

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January 19, 2024 · 1 min · James M

Music Production Courses

Ableton Ableton Certified Training ADSR Ask.Video Coursera Groove3 London Academy of Music Production MacProVideo Point Blank Music School Producertech Skillshare Udemy Tomas George - music producer, composer & audio engineer Ableton Live 11 - Music Production in Ableton Live - learn music production, recording, editing, music mixing, songwriting & music theory Cubase Ask.Video Groove3 London Academy of Music Production Sonic Academy Steinberg Logic Pro Udemy Tomas George - music producer, composer & audio engineer Music Production in Logic Pro X - The Beginners Guide! - learn the basics of setting up, creating music & music production in Logic Pro X Music Production in Logic Pro X - The Complete Course! - creating, recording, mixing music & mastering in Logic Pro X Maschine ADSR Ask.Video MacProVideo Maschine Tutorials Producertech Masterclass Armin van Buuren Teaches Dance Music deadmau5 Teaches Electronic Music Production Timbaland Teaches Producing and Beatmaking Mix With The Masters Learn the entire process of music production, mixing and mastering from the world’s top engineers and producers through seminars and online videos ...

January 19, 2024 · 2 min · James M

List of Personal Development Books

Books 100 Mental Models (Wisdom Theory) - the most important ideas of each science: philosophy, mathematics, physics, statistics, engineering, chemistry, biology, psychology, economics & history Almanack of Naval Ravikant - a guide to wealth and happiness - timeless wisdom on wealth, happiness, and philosophy Choose Yourself: Be Happy, Make Millions, Live the Dream (James Altucher) - generate real inward success (personal happiness and health) and outward success (fulfilling work and wealth) Eat That Frog!: 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time (Brian Tracy) - practical strategies for overcoming procrastination and increasing personal productivity Ego Is the Enemy (Ryan Holiday) Get the Edge (Tony Robbins) - strategies for personal transformation and achieving excellence in all areas of life High Performance Habits (Brendon Burchard) How to Win Friends and Influence People (Dale Carnegie) - timeless principles for building relationships and improving interpersonal effectiveness Moonwalking with Einstein (Joshua Foer) - journey into memory and the art of remembering through ancient techniques and modern neuroscience Screw It, Let’s Do It (Richard Branson) Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain (John J. Ratey) - explores the profound effects of exercise on brain function, mood, and cognitive performance The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People (Stephen R. Covey) The Influential Mind (Tali Sharot) The Power of Positive Thinking: A Practical Guide to Mastering the Problems of Everyday Living (Norman Vincent Peale) - foundational work on the power of belief and positive thinking in achieving success Ultralearning (Scott H. Young) Audio Books 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos (Jordan B. Peterson) 25 Stories I Would Tell My Younger Self (Dr. Julian Hosp) Awaken the Giant Within (Tony Robbins) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Techniques for Retraining Your Brain (Jason M. Satterfield) The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment (Eckhart Tolle) The Starfish and the Spider: The Unstoppable Power of Leaderless Organizations (Ori Brafman, Rod Beckstrom) The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F^ck (Mark Manson) Your Deceptive Mind: A Scientific Guide to Critical Thinking Skills (Steven Novella) Zero to One (Peter Thiel)

May 28, 2023 · 2 min · James M

Blockchain & Web3 Courses

Overview Whether you’re a beginner exploring blockchain fundamentals or an experienced developer building decentralized applications, these curated courses provide structured learning paths from foundation concepts to advanced smart contract development. Beginner-Friendly Resources Start with fundamentals and core concepts: CryptoZombies - Interactive, game-based introduction to Solidity programming. Perfect for complete beginners to learn smart contract basics through engaging gameplay. Blockchain Council Certified Blockchain Developer™ - Professional certification program with structured curriculum covering blockchain architecture, consensus mechanisms, and development fundamentals Web3 University - Open-source education hub with accessible guides and tutorials. Great for understanding Web3 concepts without heavy technical prerequisites. ...

April 18, 2023 · 2 min · James M