As an academic, this is something I want to be more aware of in my own writing. Qualifying our statements with things like 'largely' is often necessary when writing for an academic journal as referees love to critique strong statements. But for a different audience things that protect us from reviewer 2 can become a detriment!
I really appreciated this article, especially considering some recent readings on the Scythian Steppe Peoples.
One of the fun things about our book club is that it lets me really marinate in a headspace for awhile.
As an academic, this is something I want to be more aware of in my own writing. Qualifying our statements with things like 'largely' is often necessary when writing for an academic journal as referees love to critique strong statements. But for a different audience things that protect us from reviewer 2 can become a detriment!