I’ve been meaning to start writing for about a year and a half now.
My computer science degree encourages I start tech writing.
My research interests propose a blend of social psychology and philosophy.
My laziness recommends ChatGPT.
And my literary skill urges children’s books.
So yeah, I’ve been facing a bit of a dilemma. I want to write but.. write about what? I’m no field expert (unless being chronically online counts). And honestly, my motivation stems from fears that in using AI and doomscrolling, my brain will lose what little critical thinking skills and creativity it has.
And yet, after about a year and a half of quiet contemplation and loud procrastination, I remain unsure what this page should be about.
I’m not delusional enough to think I’m skilled in writing after starting at the ripe old age of 20 (for context, I’m 20). Perhaps I am charismatic- but not enough to convey it to a faceless audience through words on a screen (…yet). So all in all, I had no reason to start writing now.
And yet. While scrolling on my phone as I often do, I saw a Twitter post (on Instagram, of course) which did a good job of erasing my apprehensions.
an oddly specific number. yeah
For an non-technologically inclined readers, 256 is a very common standard in computing. It’s like being surprised that the calendar has 12 months- how very “oddly specific”.
For my technologically inclined readers, I hope you don’t need any further explanation.
This post erased the pressure I had been putting on myself. Because, surely, I’ll write with more knowledge and understanding than that? Or at the very least, it reminded me that the internet is full of unqualified people writing. Perhaps I can join their ranks.
So, to whoever wrote that article: thank you. I no longer feel the need to be a Masters degree holder to put my thoughts across on a subject. My words are free to be expressed, lacking and inexperienced as they may be. And you know what? Maybe one day it’ll be my grossly uninformed article that will motivate someone else into starting something new in their life. And maybe, that’s okay.
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