A blog post at Nautilus argues that we need a whole new class of experts who study the science of stupidity. But don't such people already exist?
Author: Richard Rabil, Jr.
By day I work as a technical writer. I write essays and fiction in my spare time.
What Every Writer Wants: Update June 4, 2019
It's quite simple, really: A public pension, encouragement to keep going, and assurance that not all the stories worth telling have been told.
Resources on How Technical Writers Can Support Sales
I just published an article on how documentation can enable sales. Here's an annotated list of the resources I used in my research.
What It’s Like to Work in Technical Writing [Email Interview]
A student from my alma mater reached out to me with questions about the wonderful world of technical communication. Here's a transcript (peppered, of course, with delightful Dilbert comics).
How the Used Bookstore Near Me Stays in Business: Update May 16, 2019
I share about a recent visit to my local used bookstore. How has it stayed in business while Amazon dominates the market?
The Case for Less Politics, More Art
The advantages of retreating from the frenzy of politics and pursuing beauty as an end in itself.
An Assortment of Kings: Update April 15, 2019
In which I got some sweet books from a used book sale and started reading Sanderson's 'The Way of Kings' despite initial misgivings. Brief updates too on my essay and fiction writing.
