Reflections, books, and small updates from a curious mind.https://nematov.uz/enhttps://nematov.uz/reflections/what-a-dumb-kid-i-was/https://nematov.uz/reflections/what-a-dumb-kid-i-was/Scrolling through old saved messages from 2022 and wincing at every trading video I fell for.Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTreflectionlifehttps://nematov.uz/reflections/nuclear-is-the-safest-bet/https://nematov.uz/reflections/nuclear-is-the-safest-bet/The public hysteria treats reactors like bombs. Physically, they can't be.Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTreflectionshort-takesenergyhttps://nematov.uz/reflections/learning-ai-tools-is-a-waste-of-time/https://nematov.uz/reflections/learning-ai-tools-is-a-waste-of-time/The tools will keep getting better at knowing what you want. Studying today's tricks might not survive the year.Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTreflectionshort-takesaihttps://nematov.uz/reflections/the-problem-behind-the-formula/https://nematov.uz/reflections/the-problem-behind-the-formula/Knowing why Pi exists is more useful than memorizing a hundred digits of it.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTreflectionshort-takesmathhttps://nematov.uz/reflections/causality-needs-an-experiment/https://nematov.uz/reflections/causality-needs-an-experiment/Observational data gives you correlation. Only an experiment can give you cause.Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTreflectionshort-takessciencehttps://nematov.uz/reflections/on-physical-notebooks/https://nematov.uz/reflections/on-physical-notebooks/A piece from a year ago on why a notebook that can't track you beats an app that won't stop asking.Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTreflectionnotebooksminimalismhttps://nematov.uz/reflections/on-attention/https://nematov.uz/reflections/on-attention/Some tips on regaining your attention back, in case you still need it.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTreflectionattentionhabitshttps://nematov.uz/reflections/on-taking-aps/https://nematov.uz/reflections/on-taking-aps/Going from zero in physics to first-year content in one summer — and discovering I can study eight hours a day if I have to.Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTreflectionphysicsschool