I’ve been wondering how common this is among people learning math.
Outside of actually studying or solving problems, do you ever just read math?
Like going down Wikipedia rabbit holes, exploring concepts, or learning about mathematicians and how ideas were developed—just out of curiosity.
Not with the goal of mastering it, just to stay mentally engaged.
I’ve been doing this more lately, and it feels different from normal studying—almost lighter, but still valuable in some way.
Does anyone else do this?
Do you find it helps your understanding long-term, or is it more just for interest?