Concept-shaped holes are such a useful concept; from what I can tell, it seems like a huge amount of miscommunication happens because people have somewhat different understandings of the same word.
I think I interpret people’s advice and opinions pretty differently now that I’m aware of concept-shaped holes.
Yes. This is why language is so difficult. Then there’s the added layer of propoganda. It can make two people who “speak the same language” be completely unable to understand each other.
Concept-shaped holes are such a useful concept; from what I can tell, it seems like a huge amount of miscommunication happens because people have somewhat different understandings of the same word.
I think I interpret people’s advice and opinions pretty differently now that I’m aware of concept-shaped holes.
Yes. This is why language is so difficult. Then there’s the added layer of propoganda. It can make two people who “speak the same language” be completely unable to understand each other.