Words

Words correspond to some set of features in reality and must be useful and concise for communication.

So politicians and activists have a problem in a democracy. How do you create popular support for a complex issue? Everyone cares about health, happiness, and education.

Here’s a word: “disvere”. It is the feeling of emptiness and world-weariness often following the celebration of a major victory or accomplishment.

How did those digital scribbles create a mental image of a big cat in your mind? The word “tiger” looks nothing like an actual tiger.