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The Cultural Tutor: Two Kinds of Writing (Which One Are You?)
How I Write
Simplicity Without Substance Leads to Uniformity
Writing, like design and architecture, trends towards simplification, yet excessive minimalism can strip away distinctive character. The shift from vibrant, distinct logos to flat, simplistic designs parallels the reduction in diversity in writing styles, resulting in a blandness where multiple authors' works are indistinguishable. This obsession with speed and convenience fosters a uniformity in writing that diminishes individuality, leading to a scenario in which various texts feel as though they've been penned by a single author, posing a significant risk to the art of literature.
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