for just the online consumption part, how about a specifically developed curriculum? Most of humanity goes thru school and college relying on the fact that the

for just the online consumption part, how about a specifically developed curriculum? Most of humanity goes thru school and college relying on the fact that the multi-year programs are going be worth it - and it is. Schools and colleges have well developed curriculums (with inbuilt choice and variety also). If we want to justify the time spent on forums like HN and internet in general, as being a source of new information and knowledge - but there isn't nearly enough effort to be make the internet an organized tool for learning. Else it really is just a time sink. Edit - And as others have said, it seems inverted to approach it in-terms of "inbox zero". Think in terms of projects or tasks to be done - long, medium and short term.