Say It, Don't Show It
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The article 'Say it, don't show it' by Neal Stephenson discusses the value of subtlety in storytelling, and the discussion revolves around the appreciation for media that encourages personal interpretation.
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abstractspoon
5 months ago
I much prefer literature and media that do not lead me by the hand through an entire experience but instead invite me to make connections of my own
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