Sam Altman: Writing is a tool to think clearly and test understanding
david_perell · x · 2026-08-29
Sam Altman shares his view on writing, describing it as a tool to think more clearly or get to the essence of something. He notes that ideas he thought he understood well often reveal gaps in his understanding when he tries to summarize them on a single page.
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