Research advice from Carl Shulman

Abstract

This article provides an extensive collection of unconventional, personal habits, tools, and techniques that the author claims to have found useful in improving their research, thinking, and decision-making abilities. Topics covered include workspace setup, tool recommendations, good habits to adopt, research management strategies, information exposure methods, a research project process, and a mindset conducive to effective thinking. The author emphasizes the importance of exposing oneself to a variety of perspectives, actively seeking out information, regularly challenging one’s own beliefs, and employing quantitative reasoning and estimation techniques. – AI-generated abstract.