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> The word "gifted" carries a moral valence that is completely unnecessary. I'm not sure why. A "gift" isn't something you've earned, it's something that was
by wvenable 5y ago
> The word "gifted" carries a moral valence that is completely unnecessary.
I'm not sure why. A "gift" isn't something you've earned, it's something that was given to you. Seems accurate to me.
- ksdale 5y agoI think that's a very astute point, but also doesn't match up with the way people think about the word, in my experience.