Learning Paths
Choose by difficulty level or by topic. Each path builds concepts sequentially.
The two groupings are not equivalent (corrected 2026-08-05 — this page previously promised they “cover the same pages,” which its own link lists contradict). The difficulty paths reach 10 pages no topic track does — including Parameter Derivations, Born Rule, Compression & Action and CDM Discrimination — and the topic tracks reach 14 the difficulty paths don't. Advanced is the only path that covers the derivation chain; topic tracks are entry points, not complete coverage. Separately, none of the eight paths currently include an interactive tool — if you want the equation explained rather than stated, start at Equation Anatomy.
By Difficulty
Beginner6 steps · ~30 min
No physics background needed. Plain language, core concepts only.
Intermediate8 steps · ~1 hour
Undergrad science background. Equations with explanations, key results.
Advanced8 steps · ~2 hours
Grad-level physics. Full derivations, parameter chains, test protocols.
By Topic
Physics Track7 steps · ~1 hour
Quantum mechanics → cosmology → predictions
Chemistry Track6 steps · ~45 min
The γ ≈ 1 boundary → correlations → limitations
Philosophy Track7 steps · ~45 min
Consciousness → free will → identity
Methodology Track6 steps · ~45 min
How the research was done → how we handle failure