#Plain Language

Think Deeply, Speak Clearly to Everyone

Lead with the gist, then layer detail. Prefer concrete nouns and strong verbs. Translate jargon into everyday analogies—a blockchain as a shared notebook where each new page is locked to the last. Use examples and small numbers before tables. Invite the teach-back method: ask listeners to restate the idea in their own words to reveal gaps and refine your message. Finally, revise for rhythm; sentences that read aloud cleanly are easier to remember. These techniques are not cosmetics; they are acts of respect. Which brings us to the ethical core of Yeats’s advice. [...]

Expressing Profound Ideas Through Simple Language

Ultimately, Schopenhauer’s advice remains relevant as the world contends with information overload. In a media landscape crowded with complexity, those who articulate uncommon thoughts in common words foster accessibility and resonance. Whether in classrooms, books, or public debate, the enduring value of simplicity lies in its ability to connect and persuade across boundaries of background or expertise. [...]