Computer Quote by Dan Chiasson
“One problem with writing on the computer, as I do, is that the page is never really 'blank." It is backed by all this energy or potential energy...one can always check the New York Times, or look at real estate, or investigate some intriguing new person in one's life. The span and space for writing feels like a tunnel under these massive mountains of information.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: "The Digital Page", The New Yorker, 2018
Digital writing feels constrained by the overload of information, making true blankness impossible.
In simple terms: Digital writing is never truly blank.
Key Takeaway
Embrace focused creativity.
Themes
creativity
technology
information overload
Mood
thoughtful
inspired
Type
literary
reflective
When to use this quote
- creative writing
- academic research
- personal journaling
Key Concepts
digital media
cognitive load
writing process
Questions to Reflect On
- How can writers find true focus?
- What practices reduce digital clutter?
A Different Perspective
Distractions may still dominate despite effort.
