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[rw]

What do you think about reading academic papers and posting distilled versions to a blog?

How about doing a reading course with a professor-friend of yours?

[jperras → rw]

I never considered either of those, actually.

I think reading & interpreting results from academic papers and posting 'distilled' versions to a blog would actually be pretty good, especially since I'd (hopefully) get some constructive criticism out of it as well.

[kalid → jperras]

I can second this. When I learn about new topics I like to blog about them (betterexplained.com) to help cement what I've learned, and have a way to relearn (in my own words) a topic once I've inevitably forgotten. I think you'll find this rewarding for yourself and others.

[pageman → jperras]

a lot of journals accept reviews also! and they have revenue models as well! :)

[bigmac → rw]

I've considered the first option for myself, actually. Would it provide actual value for people or just be perceived as blogspam?

[rw → bigmac]

If you actually understand the paper, and can communicate that understanding, it will definitely be useful.