I think there are a few other issues with meetings except for just fast thinking. Some things I tend to better understand when written down. It also allows you

I think there are a few other issues with meetings except for just fast thinking. Some things I tend to better understand when written down. It also allows you to search for additional context which is harder to get in a meeting (it could seem as derailing the meeting). Another thing is just timing and energy levels. You're not your 100% self in a meeting, but you can choose when to review something offline, and answer accordingly. OTOH, I admit that meetings do spark some ideas from a back-and-forth quick exchange, which otherwise might've been missed, or would've taken long to get to.