[tomcat27]

It makes sense to write three versions on a topic.

1. A PPT Deck. A 2 mins elevator pitch, A 10 mins potty reading

2. A Blog post. Ok you got my attention, why should I care?

3. A Careful Argument. I see your point, explain me everything

People do this in ML research, and it's way better than other fields tbh.

[colinmhayes]

The new york times goal is to make money. If the careful argument costs more than it brings in they won't do it. I don't think many people would read the careful argument version of this piece which I suspect is why they went for the blog version instead.

[tomcat27]

Low barrier of entry is actually a good way to increase readers. I bet they are now not as influential as they were in 80s and 90s