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Feel like when I am speaking somewhat conversationally (e.g. IM or even HN), I can think much faster than I can when doing something like Typeracer. It could be
by tombert 5y ago
Feel like when I am speaking somewhat conversationally (e.g. IM or even HN), I can think much faster than I can when doing something like Typeracer. It could be a result of me growing up with AIM and MSN Messenger, or maybe just a result of the fact that I tend to talk really fast regardless, but I almost can view typing as an extension of my brain, and as a result I do actually feel like my inability to type faster is a limiting factor.
- vehemenz 5y agoActually, I think that is completely normal. When writing with pen and paper, it's so slow that you can't help but think ahead. You're thinking in parallel because you have time before you write the next clause or sentence. You might scratch out a word or sentence or two, but overall your thoughts will probably be more coherent and well-considered. Even typing at 150 WPM (actually fast) is about the same speed as dictation. Anyone who's done extensive dictation knows how slow that actually is.
- BenjiWiebe 5y agoThis is my experience exactly. I speak fast, and typing for communication just feels really slow, since I'm thinking at my normal speed. Typing commands or programming isn't so annoying though, because my speed of thought is slower then... Except for the occasional long commands such as 'sudo systemctl restart asterisk' or something.