Striving for Essence and Eliminating Pollution in Writing

The essence of writing is not in trying hard to make it perfect but in eliminating clutter and getting to the core of ideas. Removing unnecessary words and phrases, like comma phrases and filler expressions, is essential in achieving clarity. Striving for essence means focusing on the signal and reducing noise in communication. Visual pollution in writing, akin to unnecessary pixels on a screen, should be eliminated to produce quality content. While some may appreciate ornate details like in the Sistine Chapel or cities like Paris, the speaker's perspective leans towards simplicity and essentialism in writing. The speaker's book 'How to Live' delves into the idea that life is a paradox to experience, emphasizing the coexistence of opposing beliefs and experiences.