Research

The field of artificial intelligence has evolved rapidly over the past decades, driven by groundbreaking research papers that have fundamentally changed how we think about and build intelligent systems. Whether you’re a researcher, practitioner, or enthusiast, understanding these landmark papers is essential to grasping where AI is today and where it’s heading. This curated list covers the most influential AI research papers from the foundational classics to cutting-edge 2024-2025 breakthroughs. I’ve organized them chronologically and by domain to help you navigate this fascinating journey through AI’s evolution. ...

I was reading a psychology paper that promised to change how I thought about willpower. The study claimed that ego depletion-the idea that willpower is a limited resource that gets exhausted-had been proven through rigorous experiments. Hundreds of studies supported it. It was taught in psychology courses. It was in textbooks. I built my productivity system around this concept. I scheduled important decisions for the morning. I avoided making choices when I was tired. I believed willpower worked like a muscle that could be depleted. ...