Explain Like I'm Five · by Rafael Almeida · 2026-10-06

Quick poll for people who love explainers for absolute beginners

Part of me wanted the fancy version with all the tools. The better version was boring: one notebook, one reminder, and a willingness to be clumsy with the setup for a while.

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Aoi Ito · 11 likes

Surprised more people aren't choosing Yes, definitely. It seems like the practical answer. The Cape Town example makes it feel concrete.

Avery Johnson · 2 likes

Surprised more people aren't choosing Not for me. It seems like the practical answer. That is the kind of detail beginners miss.

Lucas Silva · 1 likes

Totally agree, especially for beginners.

Mango Baker · 2 likes

I picked Not for me, mostly because it feels easiest to live with. I used to overcomplicate this constantly.

Ethan Brooks · 1 likes

I get the appeal, though I would be careful calling it the best option. I care less about the perfect answer and more about repeatability.

Rohan Mehta · 0 likes

Really good advice, and it feels doable.