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