Broken Quote by Nicholas G. Carr
“What I had thought were signs of a broken educational system - the seemingly random placement of commas, the spastic syntax, the obnoxious overuse of quotation marks, the goofy misspelling of 'Jouralism' - were actually signs of the New Instantaneousness. 'Instant Jouralists' cannot be concerned with punctuation and grammar and spelling. That stuff just 'slows you down.' To be an 'Instant Jouralist,' you have to write as if you were being pursued by a cheetah across the Serengeti.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The New Instantaneousness,” 2021
Instantaneous writers prioritize speed over grammatical precision, treating rules as obstacles to rapid expression.
In simple terms: Speed can sacrifice clarity.
Key Takeaway
Write quickly but mindfully.
Themes
technology
writing
speed
communication
grammar
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
analytical
informative
When to use this quote
- social media posts
- live blogging
- breaking news
- real‑time reporting
Key Concepts
media studies
cognitive load
Questions to Reflect On
- How does speed affect message quality?
- When is rapid writing appropriate?
A Different Perspective
Fast writing may reduce credibility.
