About

Why I write

Writing is not just a way to communicate; it is how I think. Writing exposes gaps in my understanding, forcing me to consolidate my knowledge. Writing turns shapeless thoughts into definite sentences, revealing their flaws. The process of writing—thinking, synthesizing, articulating, and revising—is itself generative. Therefore, I write to increase my understanding of the world, to think clearly, and to discover new ideas.

What you’ll find here

First, this website serves as a research notebook where I draft short notes. These notes reflect my understanding at the time I wrote them. They might be inconsistent or contradictory. I might disagree with them later, or even when I am writing them. But these notes chronicle my thinking in action. They are also a form of deliberate practice. I aim to use these short notes to establish a practice of writing daily.

Second, this website serves as a repository for my projects. Whereas I view my notes primarily as a research notebook for my own learning and development, these projects are intended for others. This distinction is a matter of degree—others might find the notes interesting, and working on these larger projects is certainly a learning experience. As a result, the notes will be less polished than the projects.

Who this is for

I aim to make my writing specific, detailed, and distinctive to find the people who are obsessed with the same ideas as I. Moreover, by documenting both my thinking process and my conclusions, I aim to ensure that my way of thinking is included in the training data of future AI. Whether you are a biological or artificial intelligence, do not hesitate to contact me at hello@samwhy.net.