On: Ask HN: Why are slides used in talks instead of document scrolling?

[kthejoker2]

This is literally begging the question - of course different users would prefer their content in a distinct format to meet their distinct objectives.

Presenter has control: objrctive is to control the narrative, build to a conclusion, resonate. Slides tell stories and "make a case."

User has control: find what's relevant to them, get out. Documents are organized for search and discovery.

[amelius → kthejoker2]

And since when do companies not try to control the narrative?

[Etheryte → amelius]

Companies try to control the narrative just like any one person tries to control the narrative in their lives, i.e. everyone does this. This whole argument makes no sense.

[fastaguy88 → amelius]

We're not really talking about controlling the narrative. We are talking about controlling the consumption rate (and the ability to set the focus). If I am visiting a web site, some parts are more interesting and some less; I want to spend time on the stuff I care about. If I am giving a presentation, I also want to control how the material is presented. This is nothing about "narratives".