I hated writing–until I learned there's a science to it(2024)

Re:I hated writing–until I learned there's a science to it(2... by robocat on Thursday May 28, 2026 @05:47PM (#48315983)

Flat surfaces seem like such a modern obsession. I feel the attraction, but defiantly try to oppose the gravity.

At least you limited yourself to human scale hand-y work.

An engineer type can go down some dark yak holes trying to find solutions to achieve inhuman flatness

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Re:I hated writing–until I learned there's a science to it(2... by detritus on Thursday May 28, 2026 @06:18PM (#48316319)

Yet the same skill that leads to perfect flatness then also leads to being able to make something look organic and natural, should they so wish.

It's about honing ability and competence.

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Re:I hated writing–until I learned there's a science to it(2... by robocat on Friday May 29, 2026 @04:51PM (#48329087)

The taste for perfect imperfection.

I only just learnt about https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wabi-sabi

Perhaps "artisinal" encompasses the idea?

Ira Glass is imperfect perfectionism.

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Re:I hated writing–until I learned there's a science to it(2... by hydrogen7800 on Thursday May 28, 2026 @09:19PM (#48317799)

I don't mind the old walls in my house with their lumps and bumps, but I do mind the half assed drywall job I hired out with poorly sanded joints, oversized electrical cutouts and other flaws.

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