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Writing by hand is good for your brain
Because I am known to write using a fountain pen on paper, a number of people have pointed me to this post and its underlying research. I won’t rehash what is said in those sources, but the gist of it is that when you write things down by hand you’re recruiting more of your brain, which is a good thing.
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| Jul 23, 2026 | Writing by hand is good for your brain by dwwoelfel | 1,491 | 668 |
