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What does it mean?
Writers should always respect their audience intelligence rather than dumbing down content.
In plain terms
Never write like your audience is dumb just write clearly.
What can you take from it?
Respect your audience as much as yourself.

Where it applies

  • writing advice
  • public speaking
  • content creation

Putting it to work

  • write at audience level
  • avoid condescension

Questions to consider

  • Do you respect your audience?
  • Do you oversimplify your message?

Another view

Sometimes simplification is necessary for clarity.

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