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khamelean t1_j9nwppf wrote

Correct. Essays are a tradition, not a necessity.

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ackermann t1_j9ny70r wrote

Then for the sake of people like me, I hope that that tradition goes away. I’d probably rather have a root canal or wisdom teeth out, than face an 8 page paper due in 12 hours, ever again.
(Except for writing classes, where the essay itself really is the point, of course)

Too late for me, but I’d be happy if future generations don’t have to go through that, while still learning.

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