Why You Should Write Pseudonymously - David Perell

David explores the benefits of writing pseudonymously. Read here.

Pseudonyms are coming back. The most interesting articles I read and Twitter accounts I follow are increasingly penned by pseudonymous authors. People like Jesse Livermore , Modest Proposal , and The Stoic Emperor can avoid ridicule and pursue unpopular ideas because they aren’t paralyzed by the social repercussions of their words. With the assurance that old thoughts won’t come back to haunt you some day, you can write freely about controversial ideas, difficult experiences with friends, and work-related observations that might upset your employer. Stripped from the chains of risk, writing wi

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