• moistclump@lemmy.world
    24·
    2 months ago

    I wish I retained all the things I learn. I learn and learn and learn, but unfortunately then I forget and forget and forget. Leaving me with no knowledge about the wide array of interesting subjects I’ve poured hours of my life into learning about.

    • _____@lemm.eeEnglish
      14·
      2 months ago

      “did you know that when it comes to x it’s actually a myth and y is how it actually is… Or wait is y the myth”

      • moistclump@lemmy.world
        7·
        2 months ago

        Problem with watching so much QI is I can never remember if the fact was in the General Ignorance round where they debunk common misconceptions.

  • oo1@lemmings.worldEnglish
    183·
    2 months ago

    really good research skills? you’re going to need more than an internet connrection.

    • nickwitha_k (he/him)@lemmy.sdf.org
      71·
      2 months ago

      you’re going to need more than an internet connrection.

      Absolutely. Chances are that what you need is a library card from your local public library. When trying to learn more about graphene semiconductors, I couldn’t find the paper that was referenced in articles anywhere that wasn’t paywalled. After a contemplating for a while I checked my library’s site and, sure enough, they offer free, searchable access to academic journals.

      • isolatedscotch
        6·
        2 months ago

        try anna’s archive and sci-hub next time, they usually have most papers for free

        • nickwitha_k (he/him)@lemmy.sdf.org
          3·
          2 months ago

          The public library is also free and accessible via the Internet. And it has awesome librarians that I can reach out to if need be. Additionally, utilizing the library’s resources can help demonstrate their demand and justify budget allocation.

          • isolatedscotch
            3·
            2 months ago

            yeah you should absolutely support your local library if you can, I’m just an introvert who doesn’t like it

            • nickwitha_k (he/him)@lemmy.sdf.org
              2·
              2 months ago

              That’s one of the awesome things, at least with my local library, which is about a 5-10min walk from where I live. Nearly every service that they offer is available online, if you have a card. The card is free and the only time that I’ve had to go in in-person was to verify my address.

              While I was there the librarian even walked my through apps that are useful for managing digital loans, etc. Libby being the one most useful for ebook and audiobook loans.

        • Omgpwnies@lemmy.worldEnglish
          2·
          2 months ago

          If all else fails, just contact the authors, they are usually not restricted from distributing their papers, and many will just send it to you for free

        • nickwitha_k (he/him)@lemmy.sdf.org
          2·
          2 months ago

          Through the Internet. I just needed a library card to log in, which I was able to sign up for through the Internet as well (did have to bring evidence of residency in to have it fully instated).

    • Crashumbc@lemmy.worldEnglish
      2·
      2 months ago

      Depends entirely on what you’re researching, and how “deep” you’re researching.

      “Just” a Internet connection, will get you extremely far nowadays though.

  • ZILtoid1991@lemmy.world
    9·
    2 months ago

    That’s also how I develop stuff.

    Once I tried to look up how to exit a fullscreen mode under the Windows API, then I realized I haven’t even started cursor support, nor icons.

    • Zink@programming.dev
      8·
      2 months ago

      I think it makes sense if we translate those research “skills” to something more ADHD like “an inability to stop reading random interesting things online and work on whatever the thing is I’m supposed to be doing.”