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1Apr 28, '25Thanks to C programming.199×3.8M4.1k175490
2Oct 14, '25become a modern polymath study maths. lift weights. build robots. write code. read physics. design systems. learn AI. draw what you imagine. fix your mind. get your body strong. th73.6×1.4M12k1.5k6.3k
4Nov 4, '25the capacitor is doing the job outside his job description47.8×905k13k7281.4k
5Oct 8, '25study math. not for grades. not for exams. but because math rewires how you think. it teaches you precision in chaos. how to see structure where others see noise. how to break a gi43.7×826k23k3.6k6.5k
6Oct 27, '25any sufficiently advanced engineering is indistinguishable from art43.2×817k36k1.6k2.6k
7Oct 3, '25any sufficiently advanced engineering is indistinguishable from art.40.5×766k24k8922k
8Oct 25, '25how to study and learn really difficult subjects: 1. don’t panic. hard just means dense. it’s not impossible, it’s just packed. unwrap it slowly. 2. get a map before diving in. wat37.1×702k18k3.2k13k
9Oct 15, '25my favourite quote from atomic habits by James clear; "It doesn't make sense to continue wanting something if you're not willing to do what it takes to get it. If you don't want to36.1×683k21k3.8k8.1k
10Nov 7, '25the winners have pivoted from software to hardware in time. I'm telling you, if you are in software; pivot to hardware. now is the best time.32.8×621k5.5k207775
11Jun 4, '25The pursuit of "being cracked"30.7×581k90981155
12Aug 18, '25this is a must read if you are into deeptech26.8×507k6.4k4427.7k
13Oct 18, '25study semiconductor manufacturing not to build a fab. not to get a job at TSMC. but to witness how far the human mind has gone. photolithography is pure magic disguised as engineer20.9×396k8k8982k
14Nov 1, '25patterns in the lives of great people if you study enough biographies, documentaries, interviews; you start to see repeating structures. different lives, same architecture. here’s 19.9×376k7.5k1.2k6.7k
15Oct 19, '25study graph theory the entire universe runs on connections. neurons, roads, networks, friendships, computers, logistics, even ideas; all are graphs. graph theory is the math of rel19.6×371k3.8k3322k
16Oct 11, '25read more books. not because it’s productive. not because it’s aesthetic. but because it rewires your brain. every good book upgrades your mental firmware. you start seeing pattern19.2×364k12k2.4k2.3k
17Oct 1, '25if you’re learning: • robotics • actuators, motors, gears, transmissions • sensors, IMUs, encoders, cameras, LiDAR • kinematics (forward, inverse) • dynamics & control (PID, MPC) •18.4×349k3.8k2003k
18Aug 31, '24Building a Convolutional Neural Network from Scatch in C17.8×337k1.4k73602
19Jul 2, '25how it feels to be a C programmer in 202517.3×328k3.1k186332
20Oct 11, '25if you're drawn to: elon musk richard feynman alan turing claude shannon john von neumann nikola tesla seymour papert marvin minsky judea pearl dennis ritchie donald knuth rodd bro16.7×317k3.7k1051k
21Aug 26, '25hate math? this book flips it. > this book isn’t about crunching numbers, it’s about training your brain to think clearly, logically, and creatively; without the trauma of high 14.3×270k5.1k5665.8k
22Nov 9, '25if you are in software, pivot to hardware; coz now is the best time.13.1×249k6.2k3181.1k
23Aug 27, '25if you are in software, pivot to hardware13×245k5.7k2651.2k
24Aug 28, '24this is going to be a deeper dive.11.9×225k2.9k1913.1k
25Sep 13, '25some random dude at college once told me: "read beyond good and evil, it'll make you question the ground you're standing on" just started it, he wasn't lying.11.9×225k5.7k3384.5k
26Oct 13, '25i had this friend back in college; brilliant guy. he’d spend nights building random games, writing weird algorithms just because he could. never for grades, never for recognition; 11.6×220k3.9k2751.3k
27Aug 31, '25why do chinese students consistently excel at math? > this book dives into the teaching methods, cultural attitudes, and classroom practices behind it. > a must-read for educ11.6×219k4.1k5964.6k
28Aug 28, '24Bro, hold on. I'm in the middle of something, I'm not done with the CNN yet!11.5×218k3.8k1832.5k
29Aug 24, '25Visualizing 6-axis motion in real time using Arduino + MPU605010.6×200k5k3171.9k
30Sep 13, '25get in debt if you must, but build a home lab10.5×199k2k121305
31Oct 24, '25engineering in the 1950s was pure work of art10.5×198k3.1k307643
32Sep 26, '25mfs used liquid Nitrogen10.3×194k4.2k278960
33Oct 13, '25study physics. not for the grades. but to finally understand why things move, fall, break, or explode. it’s not just equations; it’s the source code of reality. you start seeing pa8.9×169k4k4271k
34Sep 18, '25if you are not in engineering, pivot to engineering8.8×166k5.9k4191.5k
35Aug 27, '25this is the only design book you need! > its for designers, product builders, and engineers who want to go beyond pretty screens and actually match how people think. > it sho8.5×161k2.8k2663.1k
36Oct 10, '25study maths. not because you want to pass an exam. not because it’s “useful.” but because maths rewires your brain for truth. maths teaches you structure, clarity, precision; and t8.5×160k5.4k8231.6k
37Oct 18, '25the masculine urge to build an 8-bit computer from scratch8.5×160k7.5k519875
38Sep 27, '25who should read this? > makers, dreamers, and anyone staring at a ‘that can’t be done’ project. > this book shares lessons from building the unbuildable; about craft, patienc8.2×156k3.1k3323.1k
39Aug 30, '24just what I was looking for.8.2×154k1.9k932.1k
40Sep 25, '25this is the duo I need8.0×152k4.9k233446
41Oct 24, '25study linear algebra. it’s the hidden language of the universe. everything from 3D graphics, robotics, control systems, quantum physics, and even AI; runs on vectors, matrices, and7.9×150k4.1k4111.4k
42Nov 3, '25If you’re in your 20s or early 30s; these habits are non-negotiable. Deep work: train your focus like an athlete trains muscle. Learning: read daily. technical books, biographies, 7.8×147k2.3k2381.4k
43Oct 16, '25any sufficiently advanced engineering is indistinguishable from art7.7×146k2.9k216299
44Oct 20, '25everyone’s obsessed with humanoid robots right now; and for good reason. the humanoid form isn’t about copying humans, it’s about compatibility with a world built for humans. doors7.6×143k1.9k362805
45Oct 3, '25are you smart enough to work at Google? > this book dives into the puzzles, brainteasers, and problem-solving mindset behind their interviews. not just for job hunters > anyo7.6×143k2.5k2042.7k
46Oct 18, '25wealth isn’t about income; it’s about legacy > this book shows how to create systems that keep money, assets, and vision circulating within your bloodline > a must-read for b7.5×141k2.3k2732.4k
47Aug 20, '25if you are a programmer who avoids math like the plague or struggle with vectors, linear algebra, or 3D graphics > this book will change that.7.1×134k2.4k2563k
48Aug 27, '25what tool is used to bend these wires so perfectly?7.1×134k2.5k62385
49Sep 26, '25get in debt if you must, but build a home-lab6.9×130k1.7k104234
50Oct 22, '25I'm telling you, if you are in software; now is the best time to pivot to hardware;6.9×130k2.7k71312
51Oct 8, '25engineering is not easy. it’s debugging circuits at 2 AM wondering why the simulation worked but the real thing won’t even blink. it’s writing code that compiles perfectly but beha6.6×124k2.3k315988
52Aug 26, '25skills don’t have to take years. > this book breaks down how to learn faster, practice smarter, and get good at almost anything in record time.6.4×122k2.1k2122.7k
53Aug 24, '25ever feel cursed by having too many interests, talents, and ideas? > the Da Vinci Curse is a guide for multipotentialites who start everything but finish nothing. > if your c6.4×121k1.8k1702.5k
54Aug 30, '25most coding books teach you how to write code, except for this one. > this book teaches you how to build software that survives years, teams, and scale. > perfect for devs, t6.3×120k1.9k1812.5k
55Nov 12, '25mastering really difficult subjects isn’t about talent. it’s about approach. 1. start from first principles; understand the foundation before tackling complexity. nothing sticks if6.2×118k3.1k5092k
56Oct 26, '25build your own hardware lab at home. you don’t need a million-dollar setup. start small; a soldering iron, a power supply, a breadboard, a scope, and curiosity. because here’s the 6.1×116k2.9k2541k
57Sep 17, '25Math isn’t about numbers; it’s about patterns. > this book trains you to spot hidden structures, think critically, and sharpen logic. > If you’ve ever said “I’m not a math pe6.0×114k2.6k3192.4k
58Sep 30, '25the art of 3D printing6.0×114k2.7k1371.2k
59Aug 25, '25If you’re the kind of person who hates being boxed into one lane. engineers who dabble in philosophy, artists curious about physics, or students who want to learn beyond the syllab5.9×112k1.8k1912.5k
60Sep 29, '25too many passions pulling you in different directions? > this book helps multipotentialites turn scattered talents into a focused, fulfilling life design. > perfect for creat5.9×111k2.3k2452.4k
61Oct 17, '25my favorite quote from Charles Bukowski is: "If you're going to try, go all the way. Otherwise, don't even start. This could mean losing girlfriends, wives, relatives and maybe eve5.7×109k2.8k4881.4k
62Oct 5, '25the future isn’t random; it follows patterns > this book teaches how to spot what’s changing, what stays constant, and how to think ahead with clarity. > perfect for builders5.7×107k2k2711.8k
63Sep 13, '25jack-of-all-trades is actually your biggest advantage > book shows why generalists often outpace specialists in solving complex problems and thriving in uncertain fields. > p5.4×102k1.9k2221.7k
64Nov 13, '25solve leetcode; but use more math. most people treat leetcode as pattern memorization. brute force, optimize, done. that’s shallow engineering. real engineering is mathematical. yo5.2×99k1.7k981.1k
65Oct 11, '25this is the duo I need5.1×97k3.1k156288
66Sep 7, '25if you are in software, pivot to hardware; and this is how. > this book gives hands-on guidance to turn circuits and components into working inventions > perfect for hobbyist5.0×94k1.8k1932.1k
67Nov 7, '25Robotics 101; a simple guide robotics isn’t one subject. it’s a fusion of many. to understand robots, you need to understand how nature, math, and logic come together to make thing4.8×90k2.4k2881.9k
68Sep 28, '25want to teach yourself anything? > this book gives you the tools, methods, and mindset to master any subject; fast. > perfect for curious minds, self-starters, and lifelong l4.8×90k2.1k2822k
69Oct 31, '25how to research; properly. most people “google and scroll.” real researchers hunt, map, and build. here’s the generalized approach that actually works; in any field: 1. start with 4.6×88k2.2k3692.2k
70Aug 22, '25if you want to stop writing C like a beginner and start thinking in C like an engineer, this is the book. > principles, practices, patterns; > fluent C is about mastery, not 4.6×86k1.8k1681.9k
71Sep 4, '25the masculine urge to build an 8-bit computer from scratch4.6×86k4.3k239483
72Oct 25, '25when you study math or physics; don’t just read equations. code them. simulate them. visualize them. watch derivatives turn into slopes. watch integrals fill areas. watch forces tu4.5×85k2.2k247771
73Oct 1, '25They put Harvard online. MIT. Yale. Stanford. Every textbook. Every lecture. Free. And what changed? Almost nothing. Because the problem was never access. It was never opportunity.4.4×83k1.6k177970
74Sep 23, '25engineers don’t just build things; they solve problems the rest of us can’t even see. > this book takes you inside that mindset, showing how engineering thinking shapes the world a4.4×83k1.7k2341.6k
75Oct 7, '25most programming books teach syntax. this one teaches creativity. > this book explores how to think, play, and experiment like an artist while writing code. > perfect for dev4.3×81k2k1721.9k
76Oct 26, '25most books teach algorithms. this one teaches how to think about them. > this book sharpens your reasoning, not just your syntax; > perfect for students, interview preppers, 4.1×78k1.6k1991.6k
77Oct 3, '25if you are in software, pivot to hardware before it's too late.4.1×77k1.7k87342
78Nov 9, '25if you don't own a home-lab; you are ngmi.4.0×76k2.3k121484
79Sep 15, '25ever dreamed of building your own drone? > this book takes you from design to construction to first flight; no fluff, just step-by-step guidance. > perfect for makers, hobbyi3.9×73k1.8k2181.9k
80Oct 13, '25algebra isn’t boring; it’s poetry in symbols. > this book turns math’s most hated subject into a story of patterns, logic, and hidden elegance. > for anyone who ever thought 3.6×69k1.9k2461.4k
81Nov 3, '25get into FPGAs. they’re not as hyped as AI or robotics, but they’re the hidden backbone of both. you want speed? determinism? ultra-low latency? hardware-level parallelism? that’s 3.6×68k1.7k118851
82Oct 14, '25study calculus. not because it’s in your syllabus. but because it teaches you how the universe changes. it’s the language of motion, growth, decay, feedback, optimization, everythi3.6×68k2.5k316791
83Sep 20, '25nikola tesla was sketching out guided weapons + early computer logic a century ago while everyone else was still trying to figure out electricity. > this book is basically a time c3.5×66k1.6k1641.4k
84Oct 14, '25too much to learn and too little time. welcome to the eternal engineer’s dilemma. every field opens ten more tabs in your brain. you wanna learn control systems → need linear algeb3.5×66k1.9k175820
85Nov 7, '25the brain doesn’t need a gym. it needs load; linear algebra; for structure calculus; for change statistics; for uncertainty. probability; for risk differential equations; for syste3.5×66k1.9k2761.1k
86Sep 25, '25we all started with you, arduino. blinking LEDs, messing up wires, burning boards, debugging for hours just to see “hello world” light up. you taught us the basics. you gave us the3.4×64k1.7k166299
87Aug 19, '25if you know calculus, linear algebra, fluid mechanics, and want to move from equations to actual computational simulations of airflow around wings, jets, or drones, this book is fo3.4×63k1.7k1911.4k
88Oct 5, '25this is all you need to get started in electronics3.2×61k1.8k101353
89Sep 6, '25is a large, open, high-roofed warehouse the cure to male depression?2.9×56k1.7k51118
90Aug 30, '25a home lab is as important as a kitchen2.9×55k2k139291
91Oct 16, '25if your friends don't have home-labs; you are ngmi.2.9×54k2k121323
92Sep 16, '25now is the best time to get started in robotics2.8×52k2.4k127467
93Oct 10, '25the masculine urge to build an 8-bit computer from scratch2.7×51k2.4k183319
94Sep 28, '25the perks of owning a 3D printer2.6×49k2.2k59243
95Sep 18, '25me in my 80s2.1×40k2.2k119359
96Oct 17, '25if you are in software, pivot to hardware before it's too late2.1×39k1.7k77250

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