Is Explorable Explanations free?

Yes. Explorable Explanations is free and does not ask you to register or hand over an email address before you can use it.

How long does Explorable Explanations take?

Clear your evening. We warned you. We file it under "Rabbit hole" — a hub for every explainer you can play with.

Does Explorable Explanations work on a phone?

Yes. Explorable Explanations works on a phone as well as it does on a laptop.

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Explorable Explanations

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What Explorable Explanations actually is

Nicky Case's index of interactive learning pieces, sorted by subject and gathered from across the web. Entries cover social systems, biology, maths, art and civics, and a separate section explains how to build your own explorable if you catch the bug.

Why it is worth your time

It is the best jumping-off point in the entire genre, because every link has been checked by somebody who makes these things himself.

Common questions

Is Explorable Explanations free?: Yes. Explorable Explanations is free and does not ask you to register or hand over an email address before you can use it.
How long does Explorable Explanations take?: Clear your evening. We warned you. We file it under "Rabbit hole" — a hub for every explainer you can play with.
Does Explorable Explanations work on a phone?: Yes. Explorable Explanations works on a phone as well as it does on a laptop.
What kind of site is Explorable Explanations?: We list it under Explain Everything — hard things, made suddenly obvious. It is the best jumping-off point in the entire genre, because every link has been checked by somebody who makes these things himself.

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