I agree with the idea that it is better to know too much over too little. While lateral reading has often led me down rabbitholes, it has helped have a much better handle on information when writing. After reading this chapter I find myself considering lots of sources, their origins, and the information being presented before beginning the writing process; versus old habits of typing my assertions up and just using whatever link agreed. Though, lateral reading has definitely challenged my organization skills when I need to recall which source said what.

Outside of writing, these chapters have also shaped how I take in and share information overall. Before eagerly sharing the most recent piece of news I’ve seen shared somewhere online I slow down and get a birds eye view of what’s happening.