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The most efficient language

20 February 2026|

I spend far too long writing emails. Before eventually hitting send, I have re-read and edited the message countless times. I double-check any information, of course, but most of my time is spent trimming it down. Repetitions are removed and waffle cut, within the constraint of not sounding rude or robotic. The objective is to maximise brevity and clarity whilst minimising the probability of miscommunications. The other constraint here is my time, which I am currently overspending. It takes effort to write concisely.

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