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Quotes
In this sections, we publish and look for innovative, inspiring and insightful quotes from all fields and times – again with short explanations.
We are happy to accept ideas and examples with short explanations and the author’s/contributor’s name. After editorial review, we may then publish them. Please send your contributions to: info@be-design.info
Stupid words and stupid sayings
Peculiar misunderstandings and, at times, terrible fashions have sneaked into our language, and, in so doing, determine our thoughts without us being really aware of it. The words are simply used, used up, as if they wouldn’t constitute a problem – but, thinking is very much rooted in discourse, and this discourse predominantly takes place in the form of language. This is why we need to think about these stupidities and buzzwords and why they should be published together with short reflections.
We are happy to accept ideas and examples with short explanations and the author’s/contributor’s name. After editorial review, we may then publish them. Please send your contributions to: info@be-design.info
Anagrams
Anagrams (originally from Greek ἀναγράφειν anagráphein = rewrite) are words formed by rearranging the letters of a different word. Surprisingly often, anagrams are like a mirror – or distorting mirror – in relation to the source word; sometimes as a paradox, other times as enlightenment. There is obviously something the old and the newly formed words have in common. Anagrams are a source of linguistic imagination, they engender associations and they are simply a great type of game.
The detail, indeed a loan word from the French, formulates per se small parts, in other words, minimized size.
So far, so good. But in fact, most people underestimate the true relevance of details in all areas, including everyday life … Weiterlesen
As much as one may imagine writing, one always writes for others or for certain processes and matters, so much one errs in this thought. For the motivation to write always corresponds first of all to an occasion that can … Weiterlesen
There is no better way to transform a revolutionary outcry (Georg Büchner’s “Peace to the huts, war on the palaces!”) into the present time with its (media) abstractions. In general, everyone agrees and means well, if only it weren’t for … Weiterlesen
A typical Kraus statement: cryptic and critical invective. The fauna metaphor disdains views because they say something as noncommittal as “opinions”. And if he had already known today’s so-called social media, he would undoubtedly have immediately noticed the “share” word … Weiterlesen
The question arises whether the reversal of Clausewitz’ strategic theorem cannot be even more cruel in the end than the one he formulated. Admittedly, the laconic nature of the original statement is shocking, but there are enough historical examples that … Weiterlesen
