This is a great example of the type of content I do not want to see more of on LessWrong. A dumb clickbait title and random sneers at fields the author doesn’t (edit: seem to?) respect (history is very important) obscure what is actually an interesting and relevant point with respect to communication skills.
I respect history and English literature. I have written multiple posts about history and the importance of history. I write fiction too. When I read the opening paragraphs of Lord Jim I am blown away by how good of a communicator Joseph Conrad is.
Stamp collecting is valuable. It’s like 90% of science. I just think it’s more of a “field of knowledge” than a practical “skill” with immediate applications.
This is a great example of the type of content I do not want to see more of on LessWrong. A dumb clickbait title and random sneers at fields the author doesn’t (edit: seem to?) respect (history is very important) obscure what is actually an interesting and relevant point with respect to communication skills.
I respect history and English literature. I have written multiple posts about history and the importance of history. I write fiction too. When I read the opening paragraphs of Lord Jim I am blown away by how good of a communicator Joseph Conrad is.
Stamp collecting is valuable. It’s like 90% of science. I just think it’s more of a “field of knowledge” than a practical “skill” with immediate applications.
Strong agree on the title.