Nowadays when I'm ready to learn a new field, I start by talking to chatGPT to get a general picture of the field and a few introduction books, specifically one

Nowadays when I'm ready to learn a new field, I start by talking to chatGPT to get a general picture of the field and a few introduction books, specifically ones that are admittedly objective, not propagandistic. After reading these books, I will have an understanding of the field in order to reasonably plan what and how to learn next. The key is de-fragmentation, which is the most important discipline in this age. Read serious publications by professional authors. Stay away from any traffic-driven information. I can't say they are 100% rubbish, but spending time on them causes far far more damage than gain.