Hi there,

Thanks for leaving your thoughts here. I acknowledge the fact that I’ve incorporated much of the original article in my writing. I wanted to make it easy for the reader to see which part of the article I was referencing and commentating on, which is why there are so many extractions.

I don’t believe I ever claimed that this idea originated from myself or promised to deliver a novel take on the topic. Perhaps you were looking for a more nuanced or deeper reading into the original article, and felt disappointed when my article read more like a watered down version.

While I can’t please everyone and fulfill their expectations, I’m happy with what I have produced and I can back up the value that I have provided by the majority of positive responses and feedback I’ve received from readers. (There’s certainly always more room for improvement!)

I also agree with you on your point about deep knowledge — my initial take on “deep knowledge no longer being valued” sounded too conclusive and irrefutable. I could have done a better job of creating a more nuanced argument.

I think I wanted to direct our attention to the growing trend of forgetfulness as we navigate through the digital landscape. Many online users find that, while they are able to consume so much more knowledge than ever before, they are unable to recall what they had read/watched/learned. The sentiment that I’ve received from the majority of readers confirm that I was not alone in feeling this phenomenon.

Thank you again for sharing your opinion here — I will keep your thoughts in mind and do my best to improve on my future articles!