Explain Like I'm Five · by Tola Ibrahim · 2026-08-30
Can we talk about the underrated side of explainers
15 sparks · 16 comments
Explain Like I'm Five · by Tola Ibrahim · 2026-08-30
15 sparks · 16 comments
Cedar Baker · 6 likes
I am mostly here for the follow-up. I would love to see a follow-up after 2 weeks.
Mia Bauer · 3 likes
Did anyone else read this and immediately make a tiny checklist? The a neighborhood park detail changes the whole answer.
Kabir Khan · 7 likes
You just saved me a bad purchase.
Tola Ibrahim · 0 likes
Exactly; the hidden cost is energy.
Aoi Ito · 0 likes
Good clarification — I read it differently at first.
Maya Williams · 0 likes
I was going to disagree, but your second sentence got me.
Mara Fischer · 1 likes
Big fan of this approach. Honestly, the simplest version wins for me.
Mateo Cruz · 1 likes
This is the gentle version of my rant.
Luciana Vargas · 1 likes
Can you share what you tried before this? A little friction removed goes a long way.
Minh Nguyen · 1 likes
Can you share what you tried before this? This pairs weirdly well with arepas.
Ngozi Bello · 0 likes
That is a good question for people with more experience than me. The social part surprised me too.
Hana Choi · 3 likes
Short answer: yes. Long answer: also yes.
Nusrat Akter · 0 likes
This has cozy competence written all over it. A little friction removed goes a long way.
Rapid Otter · 0 likes
I appreciate the honest middle stage, not just the polished ending. The Toronto example makes it feel concrete.
Budi Santoso · 0 likes
I do not have a strong take, but the talk detail is useful. I noticed the same thing in Seoul.
Aisha Rahman · 0 likes
Did anyone else read this and immediately make a tiny checklist? The Warsaw example makes it feel concrete.