But isn't it remarkable that -
We [Still!] so willingly acquiesce to the droids who promulgate mere computer-generated numbers.. as some 'measure of'
say, the place of Value in a world of 'things' - y'know? When the language is fucked - not even intelligent planning is next possible. I submit that the language (at least Murican-style, though not exclusively here) IS 'fucked' - it has been coopted by the Ruling .01 - 3% who fully exploit the ploy:
Via sowing confusion about what the Big words like 'Freedom' might actually connote, these maintain their monopoly over the Wealth of (all) Nations - with noise. (And how many do you personally know, who have ever read any Adam Smith; let alone the legions of recent pipsqueaks: whose language-morphing determines what we think we mean by 'wealth' OR 'freedom' ??)
ie Confucius was indeed right, when he succinctly explained what are the consequences of ... when what is said is not meant, the people will stand about in helpless confusion. Hence it matters above all else that language be correct. QED - yet?
Ashton
