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You're right, why use precise language to describe abstract concepts when we could just communicate knowledge using longform metaphors and cryptic analogies. Or
by freyrs3 13y ago
You're right, why use precise language to describe abstract concepts when we could just communicate knowledge using longform metaphors and cryptic analogies. Or maybe we could just grunt at each other like animals.
- voyou 13y agoIt's good to use precise, specialised language to communicate with other people who are familiar with that specialised language. Using specialised language to "explain" another piece of terminology from the same specialised vocabulary, though, doesn't create the impression of someone who is genuinely interested in communication.