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I resolve these things is by remembering that words are only approximate definitions of real world concepts. This means there will always be a fuzzy area where
by BurningFrog 2y ago
I resolve these things is by remembering that words are only approximate definitions of real world concepts.
This means there will always be a fuzzy area where it's not clear if the word covers it or not. I recommend not trying to determine exactly what the boundaries of the word are. Try using more/other words instead.
This may be an easier thing to internalize when you know more than one language.
- jameshart 2y agoI’m extremely comfortable with fuzzy boundaries but the article in question literally invites the subject of ‘why are these things islands and these other things not?’
- BurningFrog 2y agoOK, That's a relevant context that I missed.
- robocat 2y agoMany boundaries are in rivers.