As they say in Discworld, we are trying to unravel the Mighty Infinite using a language which was designed to tell one another where the fresh fruit was.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- We try to understand vast concepts using language originally meant for simple, everyday tasks.
- In plain terms
- Human language was built for simple things like fruit, not for explaining the universe.
- What can you take from it?
- Acknowledge the limits of language when discussing complex or infinite ideas.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can we ever truly understand the infinite?
- What are the limits of human expression?
Another view
Language has evolved far beyond its original practical roots.
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