A couple of months ago I started using AI heavily for studying, and at first it felt like a superpower. I could understand topics faster, summarize entire chapters, and get instant explanations whenever I was stuck.
But after a while, I noticed something weird.
I was learning a lot… but not really progressing.
I’d jump from topic to topic, go down random rabbit holes, and never feel fully confident about what I actually knew. There was no sense of direction, just answers.
That frustration turned into a side project that’s now becoming something bigger.
What I’m building <a href="http://Mapwise.im" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Mapwise.im</a>
A tool that turns any topic into a structured learning roadmap, instead of just giving answers.
Not another chatbot more like a layer on top of AI that helps you see:
-&gt; what to learn first
-&gt; what comes next
how everything connects
A few things I’m focusing on:
Learning paths, not just outputs Instead of “explain this topic,” it lays out a step-by-step flow so you’re not guessing what to study next.
Built around how people actually learn Breaking topics into levels, linking concepts, and making it easier to go from basics → depth → practice.
Reduces the “AI rabbit hole” problem Less jumping between disconnected answers, more following a clear path.
I’m still early on this, but it’s already changed how I study.
has anyone else felt this same issue using AI for learning? Or does the current “ask → answer” flow work fine for you?

siddharth

A developer shares their frustration with using AI for studying — getting answers but lacking structured progression — and introduces Mapwise.im, a side project that converts any topic into a structured learning roadmap. The tool aims to show what to learn first, what comes next, and how concepts connect, addressing the 'AI rabbit hole' problem of jumping between disconnected answers.

I’m building a tool to fix how we study with AI