buffets
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For me, writing is an act that demands full attention—I can't write while multitasking. In this regard, writing is like a leash—it constraints my attention but also gives it a specific direction if used properly. I therefore find that writing is a wonderful aid for learning. I internalise a subject better when I'm forced to write about it. As the literary critic Walter Benjamin has aptly written, “Speech conquers thought, but writing commands it.” To be able to think well, I firmly believe we need to learn how to write well.
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Callum Wanderloots ✨
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Beautifully said! I haven’t heard that quote before but it’s very apt. It sounds like you’re describing a flow state leash almost, something that emerges based on the constraint you set for it. Often when we set boundaries on our cognition, we boost creativity and productivity as we are able to think in and around the constraints. Also, totally agree on the full attention requirements. Do you write in public at all? And thanks for sharing!
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