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I type so much faster than I write by hand, that it’s actually detrimental since my writing falls too far behind my train of thought. Also have to concentrate m
by loloquwowndueo 5y ago
I type so much faster than I write by hand, that it’s actually detrimental since my writing falls too far behind my train of thought. Also have to concentrate more on writing vs. typing , which means in a note-taking context I also start losing stuff and not paying enough attention because I’m trying to catch up.
Also the distraction to rearrange paragraphs or look at word count sounds totally artificial - have the discipline to just plow through the typing and revise later, and for gods sake learn to use your word processor and turn off the damn word count function.
Which is to say - nice, cute article but - do what you’re faster and more effective at.
- sethetter 5y agoPerhaps there is something to be gained by being forced to slow down anyways. Speed for the sake of speed isn't always the highest priority. Certainly there are contexts where "keeping up" is a priority, but not always.
- ghaff 5y agoI do sometimes make handwritten notes for various reasons. Mostly when I'll have access to the slides and just want to capture some key points. Something like a talk that I'm going to wrap up, I definitely type.