Yet another PHD Comics episode that rings true. This is what happens when one tries to read a paper that’s more of a brain/data dump than a well-crafted exposition of research.

I’ve found that no amount of coffee helps, and beyond a certain number of cups, I don’t actually feel tired. Instead, my brain just shuts down while awake, and 10 minutes later I snap to, realizing I’ve been staring at the page with no comprehension.