It's also quite relevant for anyone with a morbid interest in those "logical" conlangs that try to divide the world into some sort of rational categories (Lojba

It's also quite relevant for anyone with a morbid interest in those "logical" conlangs that try to divide the world into some sort of rational categories (Lojban, Ithkuil etc.). Though perhaps demotivating for those who attempt to create/learn one ;-) Also, be sure to read Borges' "The analytical language of John Wilkins" if you like this sort of thing :)