Synthesizer Course

“Truly awesome! I hardly, if ever, use the word awesome, but it is entirely appropriate here! I’ve just had a quick click through the content, and I can’t comprehend how you managed to put this all together, so thoroughly, on your own, while still maintaining the Sloww site and engaging with us all! … Kyle, your course (like the Sloww site) is exceptional on every level—the clarity, the structure, the sequencing, the graphics, the video version of each page to address different learning styles, the balance of text, image, white space, the supporting wiki, and there is not one wasted word. It’s not just about synthesis, it’s a brilliant example of synthesis … I used to see ‘synthesis’ just as a type of thinking that I’m not very good at. This course has made me see it as a process … it’s a way of life, a way of engaging with the world, of exploring meaning and purpose. I love the embodiedness of SPARK and YEARN and the metamorphic aspect of HATCH and EVOLVE. And there I was thinking this course was just going to be about NOTE and THINK! … I’m REALLY enjoying your synthesizer course … Thank you so much for being you and sharing all of this.”

“I’ve been a fan of Kyle’s work and Sloww for years. I’m always looking for answers and meanings. So, when I found Sloww along the way, it really opened up a whole new range of topics to dive in. What a journey it has been! Thank you Kyle for sharing all your insights for us to learn and investigate! Each Sunday I’m looking forward to receiving the Sloww Sunday newsletter, so I was really excited when I read about the course … I’m curious to learn how to work on my own synthesis … I totally relate with only engaging in the first half of the synthesizing process (Spark, Yearn, Note). Curious to learn what is holding me back until now from taking the next step to Think, Hatch & Evolve and putting these steps in the world.”

“I just wanted to reach out and say, man, I’m blown away by what you’ve created with Sloww. It’s no wonder they call you the GOAT! … Speaking of incredible content, that Synthesizer course of yours has really caught my eye. It’s like you read my mind and created a course that covers everything I want to improve on … What you’re doing with Sloww is already making a huge difference in my personal growth journey, and I’m stoked about the possibility of learning even more from you through the Synthesizer course … With such an amazing deal on the table, it’s pretty much a no-brainer for me to jump on board and get started right away!”

“Congrats on launching the Synthesizer course!!! I know how much of your heart-mind-soul you already put into it, consistently, over time. May it bless many and all. Thank you for sharing your gifts. I’m signing up and plan to slowly move through it over the course of 2024-2025 and join quarterly calls … I can’t wait to see what I learn from the Synthesizer course. I already know it’s going to be next-level! … My neurons are ecstatically dancing with new concepts and connections, moving into more coherence with the rhythm of networked nature … I feel inspired to move forward. I understand the why, what, and how clearly.”

“I think spending time on Sloww is magical. You can tell you care. There’s this passion put into it. It’s like, ‘Why would anyone do this? Why would anyone do these incredibly long, thoughtful posts?’ You’ve basically mapped out how to live an intentional life and put everything on your site. You realize the only reason somebody would do this is because they enjoy it, and that’s so beautiful … You’re probably one of the best in the world at reading, researching, and synthesizing … You are the synthesizer of synthesizers.”

“Ever since the first announcement, I was thrilled to start this course. I’ve been waiting so long for this. If there is someone who knows what he is talking about, it is you! Can’t wait to learn from you and all the other people in this course.”

“Even though I stopped working 10 years ago, I still bought this course … And that’s because I haggled you for at least three years about it. I look forward to digging in, Kyle. Congratulations on the launch. I know it will be worth the wait.”

“A great introduction on how we can get wiser by understanding the full lifecycle of an idea. I also appreciated the fascinating bonus lesson on perspectives!”

“This is already incredible, and I can tell how much time and work you put into this. Looking forward to it all! … Anything Kyle produces is an auto-buy for me. The way he thinks and writes resonates deeply with me, and I’ve never walked away from any of his content without learning something new. I admire his ability to distill knowledge in a way that is understandable and feels complete. I also have many synergies with the type of knowledge he is after in my own life and find it all so interesting. After being on this learning / growing / evolving journey for the past 15 years, I’ve noticed truly how everything is connected, and I am hoping this course helps me organize my thoughts and what I consume daily in a way that they can be even more useful to me going forward … I’ve realized very clearly that I only engage with half of the synthesizing process (Spark, Yearn, Note) and then move on to the next thing or get sidetracked. I really think seeing ideas through and exploring the second half of the system is going to be so beneficial for me to retain more knowledge and draw more connections between my interests.”

“You’ve blown my mind, and it’s day one! … I can’t imagine the work that goes into a course, especially one as deep as this. You are a brave soul to have journeyed this far … The format of the video, visuals, text, and audio are appreciated. The Synthesizer course is clearly going to blow any course I’ve taken out of the water. Your SYNTHE System puts into clear perspective the steps from SPARK to EVOLVE. For me, this visual shows me I am stopping halfway through the system—most of the time not even noting, and moving on to intake more information. I’m thrilled to learn how I can bridge the gap between NOTE and EVOLVE! … I’ve been with Sloww since 2020. I’m not sure where this journey is going to lead, but I am trusting my intuition. I’m very grateful to be in this space with all of you … I wouldn’t have called myself a synthesizer before; I was unaware that was a possibility … I’m seeing how I am in the world in a whole new way.”

“I am taking the Synthesizer course for a number of reasons. After teaching high school for 30 years and university for over 15 years after that, I am committed to learning new things. That is why I am here. I will stop learning when I am dead. Right now, I am 80 years old, having passed Oliver Burkeman’s 4000 weeks mark several years ago. My advice to those younger than I am is DON’T STOP. Don’t stop learning or anything else that you regard as good and valuable. My favorite words are ‘I can still.’ There’s a lot I can still do, and learning is at the top of the list … This course seems like a structured way for me to encounter new ideas linked to other new ideas and learn even more.”

“I have never seen, nor felt, myself as a ‘synthesizer’ until the other day when I realized that I operate a juggle between noticing the differences with-in the similarities, and noticing the similarities with-in the differences. In fact, I watch for them! … I am looking forward to this course, Kyle, and thank you for the amount of work that has gone into this—which appears to many of us as nothing short of staggering!”

“Kyle may be one of the most well-read humans, and certainly the most relentlessly curious human, that I’ve ever come across … Kyle is the GOAT for curating and writing some of the most thoughtful essays on the internet. He’s opened up access to his incredible mind. I’d definitely check it out if you’re looking to be a more prolific creator and thinker in the coming years!”

“I’m keen to dive into the course. I had a little click through this morning and am already confident that this course will provide value! … I have been following the Sloww newsletter, and I resonate with Kyle’s content choices and style. Keen to learn about his approach to synthesizing information and creating content.”

“I have been following the Sloww newsletter for a while, and the whole ‘synthesizer’ concept is very appealing to me. I feel like this is already what I am doing, but not systematically and without regular results and impact.”

“Excited to take the course, apply the frameworks in my journey, and also learn together with people around the world.”

“Many congratulations on launching the Synthesizer course! … I have always been amazed at how Kyle brings forth his creativity in such a beautiful way on his site and newsletters. I’m grateful to have the opportunity now to be able to learn, synthesize and bring clarity in my thinking … I have read and been amazed by your articles, summaries and attention to design on your website. I always wanted to learn how to do that. Everywhere there is too much information, not much wisdom. We’re focused much more on parts than the whole, making synthesizing all the more important. Earlier, I didn’t have proper resources and a genuine teacher who cares more about people than money. With your help, through synthesizing, I will be able to find and also create signal amidst the noise … Maybe doing something which I genuinely want to do, not have to do, will help me earn independently in the long run and also help people the way you are doing now … Going through Synthesizer showed how every process is interconnected. Everything is connected to everything.”

“Just a quick shout-out to say the course is great! Have just gone through the first module, and I’m feeling not only thrilled (about the concepts, the larger scaffold / framework / philosophy), excited (by the strategies and ideas they have already sparked for me), but also grateful and moved—something I didn’t expect. The lifelong journey of engagement with ideas has been such an foundational part of who I am, and something I’m so grateful for … I can see this course will impact me and ripple out in my psyche in more ways than I expected, and maybe in more ways than Kyle has envisaged (or allowed himself to believe) … Thank you Kyle for the great work! I’m looking forward to diving deeper and sharing the explorations with others.”

“I have come across Sloww not so long ago, and I find your perspective, insights, and your approach motivating and inspiring. Your self-discovery and self-actualization journey is particularly appealing to me, as I find myself in a similar state currently. I therefore got interested in the Synthesizer course, and I really would like to explore it. I trust it offers a great value for the money … I feel the course would be very useful to me and might help reshaping my perspective and my approach to self-actualization … I really admire your inclusive approach to your customers. That’s why I am really curious to join and explore your course … The course looks awesome!”

“I just ordered your Synthesizer course … I am really enjoying the course so far … I look forward to taking your course and reading other authors on how to integrate all the ideas into a few critical ideas and their connections to other ideas with metaphors, analogies, examples, and explanations to form mental models or to build knowledge networks to be able to apply in real life. I am enjoying the videos, graphics, and the full text for each section of the course. I like your organization of the content, and this will help me develop my own organizing skills and building structure for new knowledge I am learning.”

“Just wanted to reach out and tell you how inspiring and impactful I find your work and contribution to be. I feel very fortunate to have been a part of your community from the earliest stages … I’m hoping your Synthesizer course will be a perfect fit for me on our mission to help with planetary awakening … I’m dreaming that one day I’ll be able to work with you as a coach. I’m SO blown away by the depth of your genius and your ability to find the signal in the noise … You’re doing tremendous work and I’m grateful to have found you and your tribe.”

“My perception is that practically all of what we really need to figure out this mess we call the human condition and help the whole world live ‘the good life’ has already been written down, and we’ve just got to figure out how to put it together—and having access to the course and community could be helpful.”

“Congratulations on the Synthesizer course launch! I’m very excited and happy to buy and learn more.”

“Congratulations on launching the course, Kyle! Excited to give this a try on some upcoming projects.”

“I was delighted to find a website that I really clicked with called Sloww. It’s written by Kyle Kowalski, a former workaholic who accumulated stuff to fill up his ever-growing void, leading him to ask, ‘Is that all there is?’ So, he began an exploration to learn everything he could about how to lead a more fulfilling life – luckily, we get to share the benefits of his research. I highly recommend his site; he writes simply and engagingly (nothing too woo-woo). You’ll find a bounty of blogs, podcast suggestions, fun challenges, book reviews and more.  Reading just a few of his posts energized and inspired me to think about trying new strategies to enjoy life more.”

“I’ve been following you for awhile now, and I really love your articles! They are easy to read, so deeply researched, and very well curated! … The world needs more people like you, with a mindset like yours.”

“Man your research and synthesis is phenomenal … keep up the great work!”

“Very nice curation of thought provoking articles.”

“Your ability to archive, curate and apply meaningful/related quotes is unparalleled … Really been enjoying your work … Your insight-to-word count is immense … Your attitude is really great and comes through crystal clear in your writing. Lucid & crisp.”

“The breadth, depth, and consistency of the content Kyle produces are a rarity in today’s 3-second world … It’s crazy the amount of research he does on these topics and how deep he dives into them.”

“Admirer of your artful craft in curating wisdom. I’m an ardent follower of your Sunday newsletters. The way you curate personal development content is nothing short of an art form. It’s refreshing to see someone pursue this path not primarily as a revenue model but as a genuine service.”

“Been great following your journey and getting the Sunday reminders to think, go inward, and ponder the cool things you curate.”

“I’m a big fan of Sloww. Thank you for carefully curating its content and for always feeding us wisdom and great tips, which are amazing source of reflections. I am still working my way through all the amazing content you have in there … I genuinely wanted to express my gratitude for helping me in making sense of what is going on in my mind.”

“I found your blog, and I’m really enjoying your writing style. I just wanted to let you know that! … These ideas are incredibly valuable and life giving, so thanks for all of your research and desire to spread the word!”

“I love your honest story and the beautifully-compiled content. You’re an influence and educator, and I appreciate your example and movement.”

“Your content is top tier 1% quality out of all the newsletters I read.”

“I came across your site a week ago.  I always appreciate good book reviews and a systems approach which attempts to synthesize across high quality sources.”

“I’ve been fascinated by the amount of work you have done over the years and created this empire of articles, posts, and book summaries on your website. I read every single day something from your website, and it really adds great value to me and my living experience of life.”

“I like what you do. Rather I admire it. Your persistence is remarkable. You work hard to present the very best of what you read. You are generous. You go to great lengths to correctly present. You are very mindful and respectful of your audience.”

“Your website is amazing, and I really appreciate the detail of book summaries.”

“I love your blog! I especially love how well you summarize books for a better and simpler life.”

“Kyle is probably one of the best read people on Twitter.”

“Your book summaries are incredible.”

“Your summaries (and choices of books) are absolutely bang on.”

“I stumbled upon your site by chance (if such things happen by chance!) and wanted to thank you especially for the book summaries. They are clear, concise, thoughtful, inspiring and extremely useful. Often after reading them, I’ve gone on to get the book. I really appreciate your time and effort in helping seekers.”

“A gold mine of great reading. There are some time-saving book summaries that are awesome!”

“Just wanted to say thanks for all the work you do. I enjoy reading your write-ups of the books, even if I have read them. It helps me to gain more clarity. Keep up the good work!”

“I have enjoyed your work immensely over the last couple of years … Your summaries, book recommendations list, and weekly email help me so much!”

“By accident, I came across Kyle Kowalski’s website, Sloww … Once on the site, I looked around and found it to be an enormous repository of many excellent summaries of many excellent books. This site appears to be of great value to every thinking human with its focus on solutions that are True, Good and Beautiful.”

“Sloww is a 21st century version of Cliff’s Notes where Kyle generates the synopses of current books, articles, and podcasts and then makes them available weekly. Seems to be a timely service in today’s life styles and speeds. Exposing various perspectives about life.”

“Honing in on my reading habit. My current go-to’s for consumption: WSJ, TechCrunch, Hacker News, Product Hunt, Sloww’s book summaries. Also, it should be noted that the first 4 are publications with large teams. Sloww is produced solely by Kyle, and it’s just as high signal as the others … I’ve been downloading your materials to Instapaper—about 2 summaries or articles a night. Such high value. Thank you for your work.”

“I love your work on Sloww … The book summaries are God-sent, and I appreciate how you express complex concepts with such clarity. Big Thank You.”

“Thank you again for your amazing work. I am so enjoying your summaries, they have encouraged me to read lots of books that I would not have ordinarily read.”

“Thanks for your work each and every week in putting together the Sloww Sunday emails (which I have been reading for the past 10 months). I also enjoy your book summaries as it saves me a lot of time and allows me to selectively buy the books I find interesting. I just signed up for a lifetime access membership and look forward to seeing you build upon the foundation you have established.”

“Sloww has a lot of good summaries of books and materials on larger, existential questions in life.”

“You’re presenting the texts in such a simple manner. It is so helpful.”

“I love your articles and your writing style! … I just wanted to reach out and let you know that I’m a huge fan of your blog, and I’ve found a ton of value in your posts … You have one of the few blogs I actually keep in my RSS feed, and I always look forward to your new posts. Keep up the great work!”

“I love your site Sloww, it’s so rich in information and nicely written.”

“I found Sloww recently, and I love your work. Many of the topics you write about are of interest to me and from time to time I find myself getting lost on your site due to me jumping from one article to another to another!”

“So much solid information consolidated in such a useful way … Thank you for your thinking art form and your passion to share ideas.”

“Just came across Sloww and love your work — you have a real talent for synthesizing info!”

“The fact that you are a team of one makes Sloww even more commendable. Your articles, the infographics, the layout, and the way you present it all is truly world-class by far.”

“I am enjoying your writings. I can honestly say that your work impacted me and my life on so many levels. It made me think and ask myself the right questions. The most powerful one for me is simply ‘why’: why I am working, why I am living, why I need money, and so on.”

“Keep up the great work mate, it’s not often you stumble across writing that changes the way you view and interact with the world and your work ticks those boxes!”

“Ultimately, it’s unlike anything I’ve read before. There’s a novelty to the synthesis style of writing … bite-size pieces of content held together by common themes. Very interesting rhythm that’s good for stopping, thinking, and starting up again.”

“Your website is so well interconnected due to your insane synthesizer abilities.”

“Kyle is a great synthesizer. I love the way he expresses concepts and ideas with infographics.”

“Your interdisciplinary approach to synthesizing wisdom is truly impressive. Keep up the great work!”

“I decided to explore your website more and immediately resonated with your writings and process. Thank you so much for everything you put into this site. I truly believe it will be life changing.”

“I just want you to know that I am deeply inspired by your writing and web design, and I think you have created something purposeful and nourishing to the human soul. Thank you for having the courage to shift gears and pursue this path that will provide comfort and guidance to so many.”

“I’ve been interested in your work for a while, having been struck by the parallels between your interests and my own over the years. I appreciate your synthesizing gifts, and look forward to seeing new connections in light of them.”

“I have always loved Kyle’s ability to concisely combine theories into his ongoing learning.”

“Kyle has a strong synthesizing intellect and sensitivity to the human condition.”

“One of the few who show deep thoughts in everything you write. Everything you write is condensed down to the essence, both to leave room for readers to think deeply and also to respect the time of those that don’t.”