John Thompson

The author's writing style is professional, authoritative, and direct, yet maintains a conversational undertone characteristic of a seasoned industry expert or thought leader. It is primarily informative and persuasive, functioning as a bridge between complex technical topics and practical business implications. The voice is that of a curator—someone who filters the noise of the tech world to provide high-signal insights to their audience.

The emotional tone is measured and reflective. Even when expressing frustration or disagreement (as seen in the critique of commencement speakers), the author remains composed, using logical reasoning rather than emotional outbursts. The energy is steady; it does not rush the reader but moves with a purposeful momentum.

The use of rhetorical questions to provoke thought (e.g., 'Isn't graduation supposed to be a celebration...?').

Direct audience engagement through calls to action or requests for feedback (e.g., 'Thoughts?', 'Enjoy!').

A reliance on external validation, frequently citing specific people or publications (e.g., 'Rob May is correct', 'My goto source, the Turing Post').

A 'curator's shorthand' where the author provides a brief context followed by a link or a recommendation.

The author primarily uses the first-person ('I', 'My') to establish personal credibility and the second-person ('you') to address the reader directly. Suggestions are usually direct but polite ('Worth the 4 minutes to read', 'Join us'), leaning toward professional guidance rather than aggressive commands.