One sometimes gets the impression that those intimidating words are there to keep us from understanding. That way, the scholars can appear Superior, and will not likely be suspected of Not Knowing Something.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Complex words can be used to create superiority and hide ignorance.
- In plain terms
- Hard words sometimes keep people out and hide lack of knowledge.
- What can you take from it?
- Be wary of jargon used to impress.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When have you felt excluded by words?
- Do you use jargon to impress?
Another view
Some complexity is necessary for precision.
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