Brillyant comments on Writing Style and the Typical Mind Fallacy - Less Wrong

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Comment author: Brillyant 15 July 2013 06:57:07PM 0 points [-]

I think it is largely a question of preference. For LW's purposes, wouldn't the sole purpose of any communication be to provide an accurate map of the territory, regardless of style?

And I think the answer to which authors' writing best accomplishes this would depend on the reader.

Personally, I have enjoyed EY's writing as way to view a concept in different way -- it's a springboard; providing the energy and motivation I need to research the concept, and related considerations, further.