Thank you for this detailed process outline! I’ve been wanting to “learn by writing” for quite a while now (inspired by PG essays actually), yet never took the time out thus far. Your outline is extremely helpful to cut down time wondering “is my process any good/how will I learn through writing”, and go straight to the learning (and writing)!
Regarding step 8 “get[ing] to the point where I can no longer easily tear apart my own hypothesis”, I’m curious what your level of “Openness” is in your Big 5 personality traits. As someone with nearly off the charts openness, I could see myself getting stuck and flip flopping a stance near infinitely, especially as I do more research and become persuaded by more nuanced on either side.
Then again, that in itself is a skill to learn! Excited to put this to use.
Thank you for this detailed process outline! I’ve been wanting to “learn by writing” for quite a while now (inspired by PG essays actually), yet never took the time out thus far. Your outline is extremely helpful to cut down time wondering “is my process any good/how will I learn through writing”, and go straight to the learning (and writing)!
Regarding step 8 “get[ing] to the point where I can no longer easily tear apart my own hypothesis”, I’m curious what your level of “Openness” is in your Big 5 personality traits. As someone with nearly off the charts openness, I could see myself getting stuck and flip flopping a stance near infinitely, especially as I do more research and become persuaded by more nuanced on either side.
Then again, that in itself is a skill to learn! Excited to put this to use.