Monthly Check-List

June – Kick‑off & Scoping

• [x] Block a two‑day solo “research retreat” to draft the UTC problem statement.
• [x] Create the base Projects, Literature Library, and Course Log databases in Notion.
• [x] Set up Zotero → Notion sync.
• [ ] Sketch a high‑level concept map of disciplines (neuroscience, philosophy, AI, physics).
• [x] Populate the Literature Library with the first 20 seminal papers.
• [x] Draft podcast brand one‑pager & guest wish‑list (10 names).
• [x] Write a reflection note on June outcomes.

July – Core Coursework Block 1

• [ ] Enrol in MIT OCW 9.13 The Human Brain and Edinburgh’s Philosophy of Mind MOOCs.
• [ ] Allocate two 90‑minute lecture blocks each week.
• [ ] Add weekly lecture notes to Course Log; tag key concepts.
• [ ] Publish a 500‑word reflection post.
• [ ] Capture any new citations in the Literature Library.

August – Podcast Launch

• [ ] Finalise podcast artwork & trailer episode script.
• [ ] Record & edit Episode 1 (solo vision statement).
• [ ] Invite first guest; schedule recording.
• [ ] Draft standard guest outreach email.