> They don't go hand in hand. Quite the contrary, I'm arguing they are in conflict.
"Those two things are at odds with each other."
> Drawing from a larger vocabulary allows greater precision, results in shorter sentences and enables the writer to express complex ideas concisely.
"Using more precise words enables simpler sentences, even for complex ideas."
> Ironically, artificially restricting what words one can use puts a far greater cognitive burden on the reader. It's superfluous to quote the relevant xkcd.
"Limiting yourself to only simple words makes it harder to read."
> There's no cure for unclear prose: it's the necessary consequence of unclear thoughts.
"????"
I think what you're saying would be a lot more convincing if you were able to, in fact, write clearly.
> I try to write using ordinary words and simple sentences.
They don't go hand in hand. Quite the contrary, I'm arguing they are in conflict.
Drawing from a larger vocabulary allows greater precision, results in shorter sentences and enables the writer to express complex ideas concisely.
Ironically, artificially restricting what words one can use puts a far greater cognitive burden on the reader. It's superfluous to quote the relevant xkcd.
There's no cure for unclear prose: it's the necessary consequence of unclear thoughts.