When is it better to think without words?

Re:When is it better to think without words? by anthonypasq on Friday October 24, 2025 @01:31PM (#45697008)

This is why writing is important. it gives you the time to actually thinking about the best words to represent what is in your head. you may still fail, but it will usually be better than whatever comes dribbling out of your mouth.

unfortunately, if knowledge isnt written down in some form, (code, english etc) then it doesnt really exist in a civilization sense, so you need to get good at writing.

see all Paul Grahams essays on writing.

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Re:When is it better to think without words? by ericschn on Friday October 24, 2025 @03:16PM (#45698133)

I fully agree. I think of it as exercising the muscle in the mind that acts as the "translation layer" between abstract concepts and human language. It is tough to convey complex ideas in word, but you can grow that skill with practice.

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Re:When is it better to think without words? by Dilettante_ on Friday October 24, 2025 @08:41PM (#45700493)

>Paul Grahams essays on writing

Wow, thanks for the recommendation. I sat down and read a handful over the past couple of hours and really got a lot out of them.

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