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Kudos on launch! (I know the founders personally) — amazing mission and the team is a great fit to solve this problem.


Thank you Brian! Appreciate your support.


Well written, though it’s important to remember that different juries judge different writing styles as “better.” Conciseness would be celebrated in business and tech. Vague, ornate writing might be appreciated by those who enjoy surreal books and art.


Can only agree. I recommend you to read The Crowd: A Study of the Popular Mind by Gustave Lebon


What happens to a craft that stops encouraging beginners?


The article doesn't claim that these descriptions have no place, but merely laments that they form the vast majority of writing advice.


Can't leave us hanging on that


Great share! The ending is also very grounding (versus modern "superhero" media)


Absolutely. Better to focus on what actually matters, and keep the action dense.


Normal people, sally rooney. Quite intoxicating

Nexus, ramez naam. Good down to earth story for more people, and topic is right on the cusp of being ethically relevant (perception tech)

McLuhan understanding media



It tells people what they want to hear but don’t consciously realize


Thanks for sharing this. Reading this just threw my mind in an amazing spin.


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