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title: "New section on my site: Simplifying complexity"
date: 2018-01-24
description: "You can read the post here: Switching between macro and micro views with embedded maps. The micro-macro principle is as follows: To help users navigate a complex system,..."
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> For AI agents: a documentation index is available at https://idratherbewriting.com/llms.txt. Markdown versions of all pages are available by appending .md to any page URL.

# New section on my site: Simplifying complexity

> In an earlier post on value arguments for tech comm, I mentioned that in 2018, I plan to explore some innovative ways to simplify complexity so that I can deepen the value I provide to users. To host this content, I created a new section on my site called "Simplifying Complexity." So far I've added just one topic there on navigation maps. In the topic, I argue that by allowing users to toggle between micro and macro views of a system, often through embedded workflow maps, you can help users better understand and orient themselves in complex systems.

You can read the post here: [Switching between macro and micro views with embedded maps](https://idratherbewriting.com/simplifying-complexity/macro-micro.html).

The micro-macro principle is as follows:

> To help users navigate a complex system, provide a way for users to switch between macro and micro views of the system. One of the easiest techniques to enable this view switching is to embed a map (at the top of each relevant topic) that shows the path to achieving a goal.

You can get to this section by clicking the [Complexity](https://idratherbewriting.com/simplifying-complexity) button on my main navigation bar.

For the earlier post on deepening value by focusing on complexity, see [Part VI: Deepening documentation’s value by simplifying complexity](https://idratherbewriting.com/2017/12/28/value-of-tech-comm-in-company-part6/).