Wednesday, February 05, 2025

When Writing

 Don't confuse writing to persuade with writing to dissuade.

In the first case, you are marshaling facts and arguments that will logically lead to a particular conclusion.

In the second case, you have a more tightly focused mission. You are mentioning a fact or a potential development that will spark fears that cannot be quickly, if ever, swept aside.

If you have any concerns about the courage or reasoning ability of your audience, the second approach is the most effective.

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