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Posted3 months agoActive3 months ago
Show HN: A Socratic teaching tool that follows curiosity, not curriculum
AI-powered learningeducation technologySocratic method
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I used Stella to explore and develop my thoughts around the “junk paper” issue in academic research publications, and I came out the other side with a better and deeper understanding of the problem. Stella gently prodded me to think about how my new understanding might translate into a solution as well. The dialogue was so cathartic for me that I slept extra well that night. Well done on your prototype. I hope that you develop this Socratic approach to thinking and learning further.
3 months ago
that's really great to hear—especially that you slept better that night :) I think a lot of learning is driven by emotional catharsis, so this is music to my ears. a lot of the topics I use Stella to learn are "troubling" to me in some way.
thanks for testing! excited to keep developing this to unlock more of these moments for people
3 months ago
An unexpected use case emerged during testing: Stella works really well for brainstorming because she introduces relevant concepts that deepen your thinking. While brainstorming marketing strategies for Stella herself, she introduced me to the 'Zone of Proximal Development' concept, which helped clarify my target audience.
This got me thinking about how learning and ideation are naturally intertwined. Would love to hear the community's thoughts on tools that enhance thinking through teaching, or vice versa!