!tldr beta
The scroll that makes you whole.
We're transforming your most addictive digital habit into a consistent source of mental enrichment.
The Problem
Every day, humanity spends billions of hours scrolling through digital content. For many of us, this becomes an endless loop of outrage, anxiety, or intellectual junk food—leaving us feeling worse, not better.
We're mindful of this habit. We don't like it. But it's incredibly hard to break because there isn't an easy alternative that offers genuine value without demanding a 30-minute commitment.
But scrolling isn't the enemy. Curiosity isn't the problem. The tragedy is that algorithms hijack this beautiful human instinct to serve engagement metrics instead of genuine enrichment.
Our Vision
Imagine opening your phone and finding insights that broaden your perspective instead of frustrating you. Content designed for coffee breaks and commutes that delivers genuine understanding.
We're not trying to get people to scroll less. We're helping those who want to make their scrolling time more productive—ensuring that when you do scroll, every swipe makes you feel more informed, not more agitated.
How It Works
Mobile-Native Learning
Every !tldr article follows our signature structure designed for efficient learning:
- →5-bullet summary for quick scanning
- →Introduction that hooks your curiosity
- →3 core insights, each with practical takeaways
- →Conclusion that synthesizes everything into lasting understanding
AI That Democratizes Expertise
Our AI synthesizes insights in ways no human curator could match at scale. Unlike other platforms that summarize existing content, we generate original explanations that distill complex ideas into accessible insights.
Each article features distinct author personas—neuroscientists, philosophers, historians, practitioners—each bringing consistent voice and unique perspective to their topics. Think of it as having a diverse panel of experts at your fingertips, available whenever curiosity strikes.
Enduring Over Ephemeral
We focus on concepts and insights that retain intellectual value over time, not temporary content or trending news. Psychology over politics. Fundamental principles over fleeting frameworks. Human nature over hot takes.
Why Now?
Three forces make this the perfect moment:
AI Maturity
We can now synthesize expert knowledge at scale while maintaining super high accuracy—something impossible even two years ago.
Scrolling Fatigue
People increasingly recognize their digital habits aren't serving them and actively seek better alternatives to mindless consumption.
Mobile-First Learning
The generation that grew up on smartphones wants educational content designed for their native medium, not desktop experiences awkwardly squeezed onto phones.
What We're Not
Not a News Platform
No breaking updates or anxiety triggers
Not Social Media
No comments, no vanity metrics
Not Clickbait
Every headline delivers genuine insight
Not an Echo Chamber
We expand worldviews, not narrow them
Not Elitist
Understanding belongs to everyone, not just academics
The Future We're Building
A world where mindless scrolling becomes mindful learning. Where killing time becomes cultivating understanding. Where the same phones that scattered our attention help us reclaim focus and curiosity.
This isn't just another content app—it's a practical bet on people's hunger for substance. We believe curiosity is sacred and technology can serve human flourishing, not just engagement metrics.
One article at a time. One insight at a time. One moment of clarity at a time.
Until scrolling makes us feel more informed and capable.