Margaret Eldridge1d ago

3rd post in Russ Olsen's series on writing:
https://field15.com/start-simple/

In "Start Simple" he talks about starting with a simplified version of reality and then circling back to add more layers until the picture is complete.

Be sure to check out his latest book, the second edition of Eloquent Ruby: https://pragprog.com/titles/eruby2/eloquent-ruby-second-edition/

#writing #nonfiction #publishing #writingtips #explaining

Start Simple - field15

When teaching a complex programming language, Russ Olsen starts by lying. Not maliciously—but helpfully. He calls it the "Start Simple" technique: begin with a cartoon version of reality, let your listener build context, then circle back to fill in the nuances. It works for programming languages, nonfiction writing, and just about any complex explanation.

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Follow GOLFJan 13
https://www.fogolf.com/1136846/explaining-the-new-pga-tour-rules-for-2026-golf-channel/ Explaining the new PGA Tour rules for 2026 | Golf Channel #2026 #Channel #CLEAN #Explaining #Golf #GolfChannel #GolfNews #GolfRules #GolfRulesVideos #GolfRulesVlog #GolfRulesYouTube #Lift #officials #pga #PgaTour #Place #rules #RulesChanges #Tour
Hacker NewsDec 18

Explaining the Widening Divides in US Midlife Mortality: Is There a Smoking Gun?

https://www.nber.org/papers/w34553

#HackerNews #Explaining #Widening #Divides #Midlife #Mortality #Smoking #Gun #US #Health

Adrian SegarDec 4

Though I've been consulting for decades, I still sometimes fall victim to the Consultant's Curse

https://www.conferencesthatwork.com/index.php/consulting-2/2023/07/consultants-curse

#consulting #ConsultantsCurse #listening #explaining #influence #ProblemSolving #advice #permission

Show threadCromleyNov 27

@davefischer

Philip K Dick
not
Polycystic kidney disease

@SecureOwl

#explaining

Bobbetta JonesonOct 8

Another reason I'm becoming anti-theist, is because religion in general is another way for the corporate elite to control people as well too.
So anything that's run by corporate elites, I'm pretty much against in general.


#blog #explaining #rant
Adrian SegarSep 28

Though I've been consulting for decades, I still sometimes fall victim to the Consultant's Curse

https://www.conferencesthatwork.com/index.php/consulting-2/2023/07/consultants-curse

#consulting #ConsultantsCurse #listening #explaining #influence #ProblemSolving #advice #permission

Knowledge ZoneAug 27

At 36 billion #Solar #Masses, is the #Heaviest #BlackHole too #Massive? : Medium

#Explaining the #Phenomenon known as '#AI #Psychosis': Misc

#MIT #Physicists #Discover a new type of #Superconductor that’s also a #Magnet : MIT

Check our latest #KnowledgeLinks

https://knowledgezone.co.in/resources/bookmarks

Sydney BurkJul 3, 2025
Bob the Builder: Syd is explaining to Lofty about what werewolves are.
#bobthebuilder #persona #book #explaining
Dave RahardjaJun 18, 2025

OH MY GOD THERE IS MORE.

You have to excuse him: he has the benefit of heighten (sic) pattern recognition.

And yes, it’s real. Here’s the link to the last post in the thread (you have to be logged in to view it all): https://bsky.app/profile/meredithmeredith.bsky.social/post/3lrsry6wjis2m

#mansplaining #man #explaining