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The Goal of Writing
1:07:17 - 1:11:37 (04:19)
The goal of writing is to make an argument to convince someone about how you think, rather than just describing or explaining something. However, the idea that being a good writer means being a good thinker is flawed.
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The relationship between writing and thinking is not a direct one, as being a good writer does not necessarily mean being a good thinker, despite what some people may think.
1:07:17 - 1:09:56 (02:39)
Summary
The relationship between writing and thinking is not a direct one, as being a good writer does not necessarily mean being a good thinker, despite what some people may think. The podcast discusses the different processes that aid in learning how to think, such as pattern recognition, logic, and reasoning.
ChapterThe Goal of Writing
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PodcastBehind the Bastards
The goal of writing, according to Jordan Peterson, is to make an argument and convince someone of your perspective, rather than simply describing or explaining a topic.
1:09:58 - 1:11:37 (01:39)
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The goal of writing, according to Jordan Peterson, is to make an argument and convince someone of your perspective, rather than simply describing or explaining a topic. Peterson also suggests that writing is a tool for domination as it is the only task worth achieving.