Why We Should Stop Saying “Underrepresented”
Words matter. They give direction and meaning to things. Pick the wrong words, intentions change and things won’t necessarily go as hoped or expected.
Simon Sinek • The Infinite Game
How changing the metaphors we use can change the way we think | Aeon Essays
Benjamin Santos Gentaaeon.co
Metaphors are (metaphorically) woven into the fabric of our language and thought, shaping how we grasp and articulate abstract concepts. We should therefore feel free to prudently explore alternative metaphors and judge whether they perform better. A collective effort to notice and change the metaphors we use has enormous potential to reduce indivi... See more
Benjamin Santos Genta • How changing the metaphors we use can change the way we think | Aeon Essays
“If you want to survive in this organization, you shouldn’t use the words you use. Words like ‘more-than-human’ or ‘otherwise’...” Someone told me this a while ago and probably many of you often come across comments like that. Re-reading my fav book, I found this quote:“The way we talk about this life and living, the language we use, builds a kind ... See more