Why do we learn to write?

Why do we learn to write? Most people would answer, "So we can communicate." But this conversation explores a much deeper idea: we learn to write so we can learn to think. Inspired by a lecture from Dr. Jordan B. Peterson, Jake Schulke and Brett Barker discuss the relationship between writing, reasoning, mathematics, and critical thinking, and why writing instruction may be one of the most important parts of a student's education. This featured segment is part of Education Upgrade, a podcast exploring the systems, ideas, and research shaping the future of education through deeper conversations.