A Journey of Learning

Howdy howdy, I'm Ismail. I run Starforge Foundry, am occasionally an amateur rocket engineer, love building things, primarily hardware. I'm a student at Texas A&M studying some flavor of engineering and this is my blog where I write miscellaneous essays.

The hottest Substack posts of A Journey of Learning

And their main takeaways

The Starforge Thesis.

78 implied HN points • 17 Jul 23
💼 Business Entrepreneurship Education Innovation Technology Economy
  1. College Station needs more engineering industry and high-paying jobs to retain talent.
  2. Intrinsic motivation and agency can be taught, and they are key for individuals to succeed in highly technical fields.
  3. Starforge aims to create a unique, highly centralized organization to foster creativity and innovation in building cool things.

freshman

58 implied HN points • 20 May 23
🚌 Education Experience Friendships Real Estate Personal Growth
  1. Freshman year brought unexpected experiences and personal growth.
  2. Prioritizing creativity and exploring new opportunities led to valuable lessons and connections.
  3. Finding comfort in oneself and embracing the present moment can lead to a sense of fulfillment and contentment.

The Foundry. A University Alternative.

39 implied HN points • 25 Feb 23
🚌 Education
  1. Proposing a radical alternative to traditional universities focused on self-directed learning and building things.
  2. Highlighting the drawbacks of current higher education systems, especially in engineering and science fields.
  3. Describing a vision for 'The Foundry' as an interdisciplinary, self-motivated, and hands-on learning environment.

Starforge. Director's Cut ;)

19 implied HN points • 13 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Innovation Engineering Community Events Travel
  1. The makerspace is off to a great start with a lot of paying members and new equipment being added
  2. Acquiring a CNC mill was a great surprise and opens up many possibilities for creating new things
  3. The focus is shifting towards community events and buildathons to keep the organization active and engaging
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Dude Something Magical is happening at A&M.

0 implied HN points • 06 Feb 23
  1. Exciting discoveries are happening at A&M, like meeting skilled individuals working on cool projects.
  2. The community at A&M fosters a culture of learning and collaboration, with diverse talents coming together.
  3. There is a shared passion for creating and innovating, with a strong belief in the potential for impactful projects to emerge.