Gwern.net is a personal, long-running research site by Gwern Branwen, an independent writer and self-taught researcher. The website gathers a vast collection of long-form essays, scientific explorations, experiments, and data analyses — spanning cognitive psychology, artificial intelligence, Bayesian inference, nootropics, digital preservation, literature generation, and more.
Since 2010, Gwern has been publishing rigorously documented articles, often including full datasets, code (typically in Python or R), and interactive elements. The tone is scholarly but accessible, blending speculative ideas with solid methodology. Many entries are live documents, continuously updated as new research emerges.
Sample topics include:
– cognitive enhancement through nootropics
– sleep tracking, memory optimization, and productivity
– automated poetry and AI-generated fiction
– digital archiving and information permanence
– behavioral economics and attention systems
The site design is deliberately minimal: no ads, no analytics, no fluff. It focuses on durability, accessibility, and transparency — each article is versioned, static-friendly, and archived.
🔗 gwern.net is a rare example of a digital space where intellectual curiosity meets open-source methodology — deeply personal yet widely applicable. It rewards the patient reader with both depth and integrity.