language
by Yash Mimani aka ahafisher and · updated 3mo ago
language
- Babelification is the process by which, after splintering, insular digital groups develop unique languages which makes reintegration in shared digital spaces difficult, if not impossible. When someone believes their insular language in online echo chambers is commonplace reality, clashes ensue when that same individual is placed in a context where ... See more
("JP") added 4mo ago
- The fact the catchphrase is “tax the rich” and not “help the poor” is telling.
sari added 2y ago
Amhrán na Leabhar (Song of the Books) - LYRICS + Translation
silence added 9mo ago
“historically, the English had banned the Irish (Gaelic) language - books in Gaelic were confiscated. Now, Gaelic history and culture is largely oral, so this effectively meant banning everything about the culture. In an attempt to try preserve the language, they loaded this ship with a ton of Gaelic books and old manuscripts filled with all kinds of knowledge. Sort of as their perceived last hope at preserving the language, which is over 2000 years old, but the ship hit a rock not far from shore and sank in full view of the people. So this song is a lament of the loss of all that knowledge and, ultimately, the culture” - Bri
Tanuj added 2y ago
"Once you can express yourself, you can tell the world what you want from it. All the changes in the world, for good or evil, were first brought about by words." –Jackie O.
Alara added 9mo ago
Tanuj added 2y ago
from inarticulable knowledge by Ava
phoebe added 1y ago
sari added 2y ago