language

The Power of Language: Essydo’s Hierarchy of Language

Every word is of the highest importance; regardless of whether it is written, spoken or thought. Language is one of the most powerful elements of our being, arguably even the most powerful of all. Language shapes our world as it is just as much the structure as the vehicle of our thoughts. Language is beautiful,...

Is Political Correctness Politically Correct?

The idea of political correctness has risen in recent years and has become part of the political discourse in many nations. It is a very young concept, as it appeared shortly after the Russian Revolution in the first quarter of the 20th century. Although the term “political correctness” originally meant to evaluate someone’s or something’s...

Politics Through Language

Among the very few beautiful sides of us humans, language may be the shiniest one. Words, regardless of spoken or written, are of so immeasurable importance to us as conscious creatures that they are our most important reproductive tool – without them, we would just grow in numbers. Language is colourful. It can warm our...

Social Media: Implications of Modern Forms of Communication

With Instagram’s latest updates, the exploration section in the main menu was replaced by a section that allows you to solely view reels (short videos). This change definitely surprised many of the users, including me. However, I was thinking a lot about the development of digital communication lately and the latest Instagram update fits into...