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personal related example: my 12 year old son is a terrible speller; whenever I've tried to encourage him to improve in it, he's like "why do I need to know how
by insane_dreamer 2y ago
personal related example: my 12 year old son is a terrible speller; whenever I've tried to encourage him to improve in it, he's like "why do I need to know how to spell, I just use grammarly".
And so we raise a next generation who grow up with AI and see no more value in learning a host of knowledge skills.
- Kye 2y agoThe notion of a correct spelling is a relatively new innovation. I can't come up with a defense even for a conventional spelling that doesn't lean on "people will try to shame you for it," and that doesn't seem like a great reason to do things that add cognitive load for no real benefit.
- an_guy 2y agoWritten communication depends on correct spelling and grammar to a certain extent. Grammarly can only help you so much.
- insane_dreamer 2y agoIf you send an email that is rife with spelling or grammatical mistakes, especially basic ones, your interlocutors are not likely to take you seriously.
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