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OStack Reads: Why writing is thinking (and why AI can't do it for you)
Mark Levy's 'Accidental Genius' is an urgent reminder that the messy, private, thinking-on-paper stage of writing is essential in a world of people…
Aug 12
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Omar Oakes
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We can't save journalism by jumping ship
Platforms like Substack promise freedom and reach. But without teams, editors, or legal backing, they can’t replace what journalism actually is.
Aug 7
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Omar Oakes
OStack Reads: plagiarism is lazy — stealing is essential
Most people think originality comes from genius. It doesn’t. It comes from knowing what and who to steal from. 'Steal Like an Artist' is an essential…
Aug 5
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Omar Oakes
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Whoopsie! Am I helping to destroy journalism?
When it comes to journalistic standards, is Substack part of the solution or a symptom of the problem?
Jul 25
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Omar Oakes
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Yes, I'm using AI to write...
…and after reading this you’ll understand: IT DOESN’T SAVE TIME AT ALL!
Jun 17
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Omar Oakes
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This was supposed to be a short post...
...but here's the thing about what you're 'supposed' to do when creating 'content'
Jun 6
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Omar Oakes
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