Hi!
In this first post, I’d like to share the philosophy behind this blog and the kind of content you can expect to find here.
Philosophy
The core idea guiding this blog is the protégé effect:
The best way to learn is by teaching others.
This approach really works for me for a couple of reasons:
- When I study something with the intention of teaching it later, I naturally dive deeper and understand it better.
- Explaining a concept helps me uncover gaps in my understanding and then I can fill those gaps.
- When I put my name on something, I feel a responsibility to do it as well as I possibly can.
Content
I’ll be writing about topics I’m curious about and want to learn more deeply.
Most of the time, that means content related to cybersecurity. But I won’t be sticking to a strict schedule or setting deadlines: this blog is meant to grow organically alongside my learning (and free time).
LLMs
I’ve chosen not to use LLMs to generate content in this space, even though I recognize that doing so could potentially improve the overall quality. My goal here is to let my own mind do the work, not a machine.
While LLMs can offer highly customized explanations, especially when you’re trying to learn something, I still believe the human brain brings something unique to the table: the ability to connect ideas in unexpected ways, generate original insights, and form personal opinions. At least for now, that’s something LLMs can’t fully replicate.