We are often told by a certain segment of the population that languages evolve over time, and thus the arbitrary and false-to-facts changes they are insisting upon are perfectly legitimate. It's indeed true that languages evolve. Animals evolve too, but chopping a cat's tail off with a butcher knife isn't 'evolution', and neither is screaming … Continue reading Thought of the Day: Evolving Language
Power of Words
Beauty Response and the Importance of Definitions
So, my beauty piece got a response essay on CM. That's good, since it's a sure sign people were talking about it. It's okay for the most part; a lot of reacting to things I didn't say and emphasizing points I specifically mentioned. I notice that whenever you say something positive, people automatically read a … Continue reading Beauty Response and the Importance of Definitions
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