Saying the obvious thing
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A reflection on the value of stating obvious truths in writing and communication. Obvious statements help readers articulate what they already know subconsciously, validate experiences they felt alone in (like noticing that some engineers do little work), and serve as a foundation for exploring more nuanced ideas. The piece argues that stating the obvious is harder than it sounds — similar to drawing what you actually see rather than what you think you know — and that it's valuable in both technical blogging and workplace documents like design specs. The author encourages writing down obvious things before they fade, as they help newcomers feel validated and enable deeper exploration of subtleties.
