[wmhorne]

> Unlike writing, speech doesn’t require multiple drafts before it “works.” Uncertainty, anxiety, dread, and mental fatigue all attend writing; talking, on the other hand, is easy, often pleasant, and feels mostly unconscious.

While I like the article, this distinction feels overly anecdotal and subjective to me.

[chaorace]

I agree. Most people would sound quite stupid if their speech were to be transcribed as-is. I feel that It's not that we are more skilled speakers than writers, but more so that we hold writing to a higher standard in general.

[qplex]

Adding to this: it's not just the textual content. Speech almost always carries an additional layer of information, imprinted by who or whatever spoke the words.