[throw_pm23]

It's sad that papers in this area are so standardized in format though. Some of the classic papers break every convention and are written in very idiosyncratic ways. I want to read papers that can be enjoyed slowly and that change my life, not papers where I get trained to read them quickly in a certain way and that have prescribed sections and predictable figures. Life is too short for this rote work.

[idiotsecant]

The paper is a tool for conveying understanding. Standardized tools are a good thing.

[peppery]

Agreed, idiosyncratic voice is so life- and mind- affirming in papers. (Do you mind sharing examples of three papers that you did enjoy slowly and change your conceptual life?)