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The Sense of Style

Book • 2014
In 'The Sense of Style', Steven Pinker offers a practical and entertaining guide to writing, emphasizing the importance of clarity, empathy, and coherence.

He challenges traditional usage guides by applying insights from linguistics and cognitive science to improve writing skills.

The book is filled with examples of effective and ineffective prose, providing readers with tools to enhance their writing style.

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Mentioned in 3 episodes

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Johnny Harris
as the author of "Sense of Style", a book that informs his writing style.
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Johnny Harris: Master Storytelling on YouTube | How I Write
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David Perell
when discussing the "curse of knowledge" and its impact on writing.
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Michael Mauboussin: How To Find Your Edge As A Writer
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Scott Barry Kaufman
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Steven Pinker
's books.
Steven Pinker || Why Rationality Matters
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Sayash Kapoor
as a book he read to help transition from academic writing to general purpose writing.
Moving the AGI Goal Posts: AI Skepticism with Sayash Kapoor
Mentioned by Jordan Peterson as one of
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Steven Pinker
's books.
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