our brain's method of computing semantics is way fuzzier but also simpler.
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Replying to @o_guest
I think the way brains work and the way technical terms work don't necessarily line up very well.
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Replying to @DRMacIver @o_guest
(And that "normative" and "prescriptive" are both fairly technical terms)
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Replying to @DRMacIver
ok, I think technical terms are fine but these words aren't technical in all contexts
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Replying to @o_guest
Hmm that's true but I think here the technical use predates colloquial use, and when that happens I try to retain technical usage.
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Replying to @DRMacIver
that's linguistic prescription if you think others will/should follow suit tho... I just don't think that's how language works
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Replying to @o_guest
(I'm less sure about prescriptive here, but reasonably sure about normative)
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Replying to @DRMacIver
I've used up all my social spoons, have great weekend need to take a walk, gym etc.
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it's ok I think too much social is too much and I forget
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