Writing as a thinking tool

· Murat Demirbas · Nov. 7, 2026, 8:32 a.m.
Summary
Murat Demirbas discusses the transformative power of writing as a cognitive tool, highlighting how it enhances clarity of thought and the processing of ideas. He compares writing to external memory for better understanding and connection-making. He provides practical advice for writing, emphasizing the importance of free writing, self-editing, simplicity, intrinsic motivation, and the necessity of scheduling writing tasks to cultivate creativity.