Monthly Archives: November 2009
A Kangaroo’s Ass No Less
More etymological fun; Love my Wikipaedia:
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Wazoo may refer to:
- Slang for anus Originally derived from the Pama-Nyungan languages (the family of Indigenous Australian languages), and thought to refer to the anus of an animal, particularly the kangaroo.
Faith & Science or Faith vs Science
This article and the ideas discussed is a perfect example of what I mean when I talk about all writers being authors of “propaganda”. It’s the terms we decide to use that frames the discussion that ensues. And or versus. Subtle but distinct difference in the selection. As the author of this article points out:
The lesson is here is simple: pay attention to language. The messages and meanings underlying the terms chosen by interest groups can say more about them than they might intend.
Posted by Jamais Cascio in http://www.openthefuture.com/2009/11/blasphemy.html
Open the Future: The Earth Will Be Just Fine, Thank You
It is indeed we ourselves we need to be concerned about.
Open the Future: The Earth Will Be Just Fine, Thank You
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