Random Thoughts or Whatever

[DeadRock]

So, you are indicating that it's the genre that is the reason for the shortened chapters, an NOT the capability of the reader to deal with the longer offerings?

Yes...mostly...though I'm not at all familiar with writers or books that pander to a particular attention span as opposed to stylistic choices.. I am however sure they exist.

I know that there is some research out there, sharing that there is a lack of attention in societies today.

Indeed. A person who can't or won't read more than a page or 2 at a time is very limited by that in terms of what they choose to read, what they can actually understand, absorb, internalize, and share/discuss.

 

[DeadRock]

Some authors can wander off to a foggy place if they are not careful with word overuse.

They have sh*tty editors.

 

[Quadman2]

Yes...mostly...though I'm not at all familiar with writers or books that pander to a particular attention span as opposed to stylistic choices.. I am however sure they exist.

Indeed. A person who can't or won't read more than a page or 2 at a time is very limited by that in terms of what they choose to read, what they can actually understand, absorb, internalize, and share/discuss.

As per your first share, I suppose that some readers get used to a particular "style", esp in a series of books, say like "Jack Reacher" (Child) and prefer this kind of offerings.

And for the second point made, the ability to read, based on education/background/sight might also come into play in the understanding. So, short chapters would be preferred.

In either case, the editor would be in tune with what works best in the way the chapter length would be the most effective to offer.

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[Quadman2]

Then there's the depth of "vocabulary" that is used, or not used in books of today.

Another random thought.

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[Mr Boochie]

Can you clarify "overuse" as to just being wordy/repetitious or an abundance of descriptors?

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Such as getting off the target. Diffusing the point.

 

[Quadman2]

No randoms this day?

OK...here's one. Why is it most/some/a lot of people don't want to go past the first level of thinking? Only surface/day to day reflection and discussion is wanted.

And, the "Why" of sharing is hardly ever addressed?


Just curious, is all.


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[spicer]

No randoms this day?

OK...here's one. Why is it most/some/a lot of people don't want to go past the first level of thinking? Only surface/day to day reflection and discussion is wanted.

And, the "Why" of sharing is hardly ever addressed?


Just curious, is all.


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Because they aren't curious. Why aren't they curious.

 

[Quadman2]

Essentually...that is basically what I am asking as well, eh?

Why not?

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[DeadRock]

If you're not curious you're too afraid...

 

[Mr Boochie]

No randoms this day?

OK...here's one. Why is it most/some/a lot of people don't want to go past the first level of thinking? Only surface/day to day reflection and discussion is wanted.

And, the "Why" of sharing is hardly ever addressed?


Just curious, is all.


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Beyond the first level requires the second six-pack.

 

[spicer]

If you're not curious you're too afraid...

At best.

 

[SolderIron]

Is it random when it happens?

 

[DeadRock]

Is it random when it happens?

...only analytically...if then...errrr...now...and then....before...

 

[nailer]

... and after.

 

[dfunghi]

With each year’s holiday meals with extended family I become more acutely aware how few people older than us (wife, sil, me) we see.

 

[grillebilly]

Intelligence is typically defined by the ability to remember things. If you are well educated people think you are smart.
My oldest could read by his second birthday, I think he could read before he could pronounce what he was reading. He’s also easily influenced by his friends, and has a difficult time considering different opinions.
"I prefer the company of peasants because they have not been educated sufficiently to reason incorrectly" - Michel de Montaigne

 

[nailer]

With each year’s holiday meals with extended family I become more acutely aware how few people older than us (wife, sil, me) we see.

This and last year I was the eldest at the Thanksgiving table.

 

[Mr Boochie]

Is it random when it happens?

Is Schrődinger's cat alive or dead or both? Or neither?

It's a quantum-level mystery!

 

[Quadman2]

Intelligence is typically defined by the ability to remember things. If you are well educated people think you are smart.
My oldest could read by his second birthday, I think he could read before he could pronounce what he was reading. He’s also easily influenced by his friends, and has a difficult time considering different opinions.
"I prefer the company of peasants because they have not been educated sufficiently to reason incorrectly" - Michel de Montaigne

Indeed Grill ...there is a vast difference between intelligence and wisdom!

And as for "M de M's" POV, it's far better being thought one's an idiot, than to open the mouth and remove all doubt.

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[SolderIron]

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