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		kyralis on May 19, 2021 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Previews of software updates designed for people w... Do you really? Average conversational WPM is 150, from a quick search. I don't believe many people can type "far quicker" than that; most people likely can't even hit half that.

lotsofpulp on May 19, 2021 [–]

Im in the ~90s, but as I wrote in other comment, it feels like I can convey information quicker via text.

websites420 on May 21, 2021 | [–]

This is because you are translating your words to fit the medium. It’s a reduction. This is exactly what DHH folks have to do, except it’s to practically a different language.

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