Writing gave words permanence. Typewriters reduced the friction between having a thought and transferring it onto a page. Computers reduced the cost of editing thoughts after you typed them. The internet made it possible to send your words anywhere, instantly, for zero cost. And now AI will help you think through ideas more completely as you type... See more
Language can never capture the full human experience, but that's what makes writing so much fun.
It's a game: how much of the human experience can I capture with words?
The delight is in surprising yourself and realizing it's more than you think.