In the physical world, “Fluff” means anything soft, light, and airy. Think of a kitten’s soft fur, dandelion seeds, a cumulus cloud, or the airy and insulating down feathers of a duck. As a metaphor, the word means something empty, inconsequential, or vacuous. Technical writing prefers concise, direct language. “Fluff” wastes space, impedes meaning, and may raise suspicion among a scientific audience
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In today’s rapidly evolving tech landscape, [generic statement about tech]
In a world where technology accelerates at a dizzying pace, [generic statement about tech]
Feels too much like a sales pitch. Better to skip sentences like these
Technology is changing the world every day, in ways that we can hardly imagine. Technology is transforming our lives, our work, our society, and our planet. Technology is not something that we should fear or resist, but something that we should embrace and celebrate. Technology is the future, and we are the creators of that future. Technology is the challenge, and we are the challengers of that challenge.
😨 This feels like an ad to convince non-technical VCs to invest in vaporware. Engineers will find this suspicious
Throughout the dynamic and engaging workshop, attendees will have the opportunity to engage in hands-on activities and group discussions to gain a deeper understanding of the practical implications of this convergence.
What does this mean? A better approach:
In the workshop, attendees will gain hands-on experience with [specific technology] and create dialogue about [application or subtopic].
In this workshop, we will embark on a journey to explore the synergistic relationship between X, Y, and Z
Too many words, and “synergy” comes off as corporate business talk. A better approach would be:
In this workshop, we will explore the relationship between X, Y, and Z