Activity Quote by Guy Kawasaki
“Writing a book is as different from digital curation as night and day. Digital curation is a series of split-second decisions: good/no good. It can even be done algorithmically. Writing is process-intensive activity.”
About This Quote
Source Blog: The Art of Digital Curation, 2022
Contrasts the fast, binary nature of digital curation with the deep, iterative process of writing a book.
In simple terms: Digital curation is quick decisions; writing is slow and detailed.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the different demands of each craft.
Themes
digital media
writing
process
technology
creativity
Mood
analytical
reflective
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- blogging
- book publishing
- content editing
- algorithmic curation
Key Concepts
information theory
content strategy
creative writing
Questions to Reflect On
- How can writers integrate digital tools?
- When is manual curation essential?
A Different Perspective
Digital tools may oversimplify nuanced storytelling.
