Knowledge Lust

The Missing Ingredient in Most Personal Curriculums

Personal curricula often lack a unifying focus, leading to scattered learning. The author proposes an "organizing question"—a central inquiry that structures course design, reading selection, and note‑taking. By framing self‑education around this question, learners achieve cohesion, deeper comprehension, and a clear endpoint for synthesis, as demonstrated in a DIY humanities course. The approach mirrors traditional syllabi and simplifies assignment creation.