First, on the topic of language and reality, as I have observed different conversations, including my own, I have noticed how different uses of language determines the reality or lack of reality of what someone is speaking about. There are many instances where certain words are used which don’t accurately describe what a given individual is trying to talk about. A lot of the time, we get stuck with vocabulary that we are familiar with rather than what is needed to tell something in a completely truthful way. The terms we use do not even have to be big, eloquent words, since a lot of people do not understand them anyway; they can be short and easy for even a child to understand. This way of language use makes for more organizational concepts of reality.
Second, the KKK website seemed like an example to me of an institution seeking for control through discourse. The normal way that they are viewed is different from what their website promoted.
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I agree that it is sometimes hard to comprehend what is being said when large and eloquent words are being used. My mind turns off whenever someone tries to show off their impressive vocabulary. I believe language is most powerful when everyone can understand what is being said. It is good to add to our vocabulary, however, we shouldn't do it just to make ourselves seem more educated than the people around us.
I like what you talked about at first when you talked about how you have observed different conversations, including your own, and how you noticed how different use of language determines the reality or lack of realty of what someone is speaking about, good point.
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