We are truly at the proof of work inflection point with content.

If a human put real effort into it (and it shows), we connect with it a thousand time more than a turn-key book of slop.

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Interesting idea about experiencing new thought. Words are magic in that they can create wonderful novelty or tired dross.

TotallyHumanWriter

I certainly found this to be true. Good writing takes effort. And I do still think that effort is visible.

We read to learn things. However, we also read to connect with others.

I'd also add that we read to experience new thought. Maybe this is covered by "read to learn things" but I think of it often. The feeling of something new in pur minds is really marvelous. And words are often how we get to it.

the_stacker_muse

BooksAndArticles

UnPhiltered — Chapter 16 — Becoming Totally Human

> It's about time, effort, and value.

I certainly found this to be true. Good writing takes effort. And I do still think that effort is visible. 

> We read to learn things. However, we also read to connect with others.

I'd also add that we read to experience new thought. Maybe this is covered by "read to learn things" but I think of it often. The feeling of something new in pur minds is really marvelous. And words are often how we get to it.