In this wonderful world we live in, we find that mankind has developed a great need to dehumanise others. All of us are guilty of belittling someone at sometime in life.
From the Catholic churches priests have the stigma of being untrustworthy with children. Hindus have their caste system. Islamists have their terrorism. The list goes on.
The Spanish used religion to rid the world of none believers. Well all are aware of what happens in the world today. Our world is fast becoming a place for terrorists of all kinds.
Cyber bullying, texting, phone calls hate mail TV news etc. If you bump into some, look at someone the wrong way, they will use language which is now becoming the norm. Respect has gone!
Has our world become a place where we spend all our time looking after number one? Are we developing a culture that nurtures the power hungry?
Do we really want to live in a world where standover tactics are the norm?
Technology is bringing a new form of language into our lives. It brings us closer to situations which we would normally never hear nor see. It is the language of pictures and words. If you text do you shorten words? Do articles on TV make your blood boil? Does the PC and play station take over from the spoken word?
Is conversation becoming a thing of the past? Have you ever noticed that when you do phone someone that after you hang up you can think of a whole lot more you wanted to say?
Even romance has taken a hit. The language of love and peace, caring and sharing is dwindling away.
We are all so wrapped up within our own little worlds.
Language isn't just about the written or spoken word, it is about our whole being.
The world is changing and our language is changing and I am not sure that is a good thing!
Whitesnakes do it better ………. When there is conversation to be had.
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9 comments:
A thoughtful essay. Individuality can be a good thing, but not by itself. If we forget community, etc, we forget the importance of others.
thought provoking, and sad..
i think the key thing here is technology. speed. people want things faster. love, even.. accelerated. people miss out on a lot when things are so fast..
I agree...our language and the way we communicate is completely changing. And I don't think it's necessarily for the better. Great read!
You pose a lot of questions here and yes I agree our world is changing fast.
Our language and the way we use it is changing with technology, but good or bad - it's here to stay. Maybe blogs like this and communities of writers that use the technology to promote communication that contains beauty and purpose and honor will help move the language that we love into this wired century without losing the cadence and heartbeat of the people behind it. Better to use the technology to light that proverbial candle than to stand in the dark for want of a match! Much to think about here - thanks!
Steve lecturing on language! If others could herar the lanuage I hear from you, they'd demand their money back!
Very interesting post. I like that you mentionned non-vocal language. Well done!
Sorry, u must be an imposter. Our Whitesnake always uses more colourful language than this ......
beautiful message!
Keshi.
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