The author explores the power of writing to organize and clarify thoughts, challenging readers to move beyond their default ‘perpetual approximation mode.’ Writing can reveal biases, blind spots, and parasitic ideas that influence beliefs and behaviors. By putting thoughts on paper, one can uncover hidden aspects of their ideas and gain a deeper understanding of themselves. Stephen King’s analogy of writing about oneself as stirring up the muddy bottom of a clear river-water captures the transformative and revealing nature of the writing process. Writing not only expands working memory but also allows for deeper introspection and self-discovery.
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