Why The Future Of Writing Is Dependent On You
Writing is a critical skill that should never be forgotten.
“People will come to adore the technologies that undo their capacities to think” — Neil Postman
One of my favorite books is Amusing Ourselves to Death by Neil Postman.
In his 1985 book, Postman talks about how entertainment is the new medium compared to books. He talks about how the “medium is the metaphor.”
In other words, the way a message is presented affects the message itself.
But why do I talk about Postman? Why is this book important?
Because with all the chatter on technology and AI and how it influences writing, we need a reminder that we control the narrative. We control how much we want to think and write.
You determine the future of writing.
The Foundation of Critical Thinking
“If you are made to think, you’ll learn” — John Dewey
Critical thinking is about asking the right questions.
You learn, observe, experiment, reflect, and reason with things around you. When you do that, you ask…
