Build me a reading list on {{topic}} that fits my actual time budget.
Why I want to learn this: {{your specific use case — career, project, curiosity, decision}}
Time I'll realistically spend: {{honest answer — a weekend / 2 hours / 3 months}}
What I already know: {{rough background}}
Output a list with:
1. **Foundation (must read)** — 1-3 things I cannot skip
2. **Depth (if I have time)** — 2-4 things that go deeper
3. **Currents (recent / important developments)** — 1-3 sources for what's new
4. **The single source** — if I literally only had one hour, what's the highest-leverage thing to read?
5. **What to skip** — popular sources that aren't worth the time despite being recommended everywhere
For each, one sentence on why it earns the slot. Mix formats: papers, books, blog posts, talks, podcasts.
Skip recommending anything just because it's famous. Quality over reputation.reading listcurriculumlearning