Education is the key to success, it not only leads to rewarding careers but influences various aspects of our lives. While conventional education is not going away, the Internet is offering numerous avenues for people around the world to learn and upskill themselves.
Social media too can be a great way to learn new things. Just as reading volumes of literature expands our knowledge, reading posts, explainers, and arguments by experts on almost any topic under the Sun on Reddit is a great way to stay informed and ahead. Here, we explore some of the most popular subreddits that can advance your learning.
r/CoolGuides
If you are someone who likes to be served information in pictures, this subreddit is the one for you. Cool Guides offers picture-based reference guides for almost anything and everything. One can print, download, and share infographics that break down some of the most complex topics in the most understandable way.
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r/ExplainLikeIAmFive
From current affairs to science, physiology, and almost anything, this subreddit offers the easiest explanation for any topic. The subreddit offers layperson-friendly explanations of complex topics. It is wildly popular among Redditors and has over 23 million members. The subreddit has threads explaining some of the most debated historical events, wars, etc.
r/ChangeMyView
If you are someone who likes to dive deeper into a topic, share perspectives, and read about what others have to say, this is the subreddit to follow. Change My View is a place to post an opinion that could be flawed, but needs more clarity and perspectives. Users are advised to enter this subreddit with a mindset or conversation and not debate.
r/InternetIsBeautiful
If you are looking for a place that is a repository of the best websites and tools, then you are at the right place. From e-commerce sites to image editing, and DIY sites to music quiz apps, this subreddit has a wide range of websites and tools that are shared by its active community of over 17 million users.
r/EducationalGIFs
You are probably living under a rock if you think GIFs are just memes in action. This subreddit is an interesting place to see some GIFs enlightening on some complex topics in the most fun way. The portal offers educational information in a quick-to-digest and engaging format. From chemical processes, to how plants work, to how machines work, this subreddit will explain many processes in the engaging gifs.
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r/DataIsBeautiful
While Cool Guides shows information using images, this subreddit offers data visualizations to effectively convey information. “Aesthetics are an important part of information visualisation, but pretty pictures are not the sole aim of this subreddit,” reads the description of the subreddit. From statistics on worldwide screentime to Darwin Award recipients per country, this portal showcases data in the most easily accessible way.
r/AskScience
Every once in a while we are confronted with some or the other scientific piece of information, and we immediately jet off to Google to find the answers. Ask Science is a place to be if you have questions that need answers. From the spiciness of Wasabi sauce to how birds know about the V-formation, you can ask any question and get valid answers here.
r/AskHistorians
History is intriguing and so are historical figures, events, and the evolution of society. If you are someone who frequently looks up the Internet to read up on a historical figure or events that shaped our society, then this subreddit is the ideal place to be.
r/LifeProTips
It is great to have a go-to space for all your concerns. From why you should not order while travelling abroad to things to know before buying a home, this subreddit is a reservoir of tips and life hacks. The subreddit has over 23 million members. Gardening, online shopping, and education, one can find tips on almost anything you can imagine.
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It needs to be noted that all the threads can be accessed for free, however, to join and engage with the communities one is required to comply with the set of rules laid by the subreddit.
Today, beyond Reddit, there are several websites, social platforms, and applications that offer online courses, tutorials, and webinars in just a few clicks. This on-demand learning is beneficial as it allows people to learn at their own pace and on their own schedule. Be it learning a new language, building job-related skills, or pursuing a passion project, the wealth of educational content available online enables one to continuously better themselves and expand their knowledge from the comfort of their homes. This ease of access helps bridge skills gaps and promotes lifelong learning.
