I do a little fact checking now and then. Other than that its impact is simply that email has revolutionized communication for me, and my website has built up a community of readers, which is a lot of fun.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author uses email and websites to connect with readers rather than focusing heavily on fact checking. These tools built a community around his work.
- In plain terms
- Technology helped him build a reader community more than fact checking did.
- What can you take from it?
- Direct communication channels foster reader loyalty more than technical details.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you connect with your audience?
- What tools help your work reach people?
Another view
Relying on tech can lead to spam or distraction if not managed well.
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