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I don't see how anyone could actually read this entire page and grok it. It's like a giant puzzle made by stream of consciousness.



People who actually read a lot. The ability to absorb information-dense content like this is a skill that comes with practice, just like math, programming, music, or anything else. The more you do it, the better you get at it.

Learning some speed-reading a few years ago really helped me personally too, the drills they provide help improve concentration and focus. I'm not an expert, but Evelyn Wood's books are a good start imho.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speed_reading


Any thoughts on the actual content of the article rather than the presentation style? Or is it the lack of a neatly packaged conclusion that throws you off? It seems like a perfectly readable exposition to me, even if I don't necessarily agree with author's points.


It's hard to have thoughts on the content, as it's basically a novela of random things tangentially relating to self-imposed isolation. I would be here all day.


Fair enough, I guess people pick some specific points the author makes and respond to them, but if that's not your cup of tea, no questions :)




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