Writing a book reveals gaps in your knowledge; it forces you to confront what you thought you knew but didn't. Communication should be looser and more open than writing, which is a technology of rigor that requires deeper engagement.

It's challenging for writers to express uncertainty without feeling the need to resolve it prematurely, which can limit the depth of exploration.

I used to be good at writing short pieces, but now I feel the need to justify what I write, making it harder to be concise.

At other times, my hands are the bottleneck; I know the code in my head but need to write it down.

I believe the time spent grappling with a text is crucial for true understanding; shortcuts in knowledge acquisition can be misleading.

Writing often pressures authors to present a definitive answer, which can lead to over-persuasion of oneself and a lack of uncertainty.

Writing helps me clarify my thinking and communicate plans effectively to my team, often more powerfully than discussing them in meetings.

In conversations, I aim to create a structure that allows for playfulness, making the dialogue engaging and meaningful for everyone involved.

I usually write notes before a lecture, but I often don't refer to them during the talk, allowing for a more spontaneous delivery.