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WRITES AND WRITE-NOTS

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Summary from the TLDR Founders newsletter

Writing skills will become rare in the future. Writing is difficult but essential, especially in prestigious jobs where clear thinking is crucial. With AI now capable of handling writing tasks, the pressure to write well has diminished, leading to a world split between those who can write and those who can't. This divide extends beyond writing, as writing is inherently linked to deep thinking. Without it, society risks becoming one of "thinks" and "think-nots," similar to how physical strength is now limited to those who choose to work out.