Abstraction

I am always aiming to be as precise as possble which is reflected in how I think, speak and write. As a result, I feel frustrated when I have to talk in abstracts because I sense that the other person is not getting the same meaning out of the conversation as I want them to.

But why should they? If they got exactly the same understanding as me, there is no scope for further interpretation. Whereas, the beauty of abstraction is that it can take on a different meaning depending on the audience and their context at the time. This way, the exploration nevers ends.

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