Revolutionizing Language Evolution: Embrace 'Also,' Not 'Instead'! [JULY, 2024]
Image created using AI tools. © Seema Jain/SOROBRAIN, 2024. All rights reserved. In the ever-evolving tapestry of language, there's a trend that's been troubling me: the tendency to dismiss and replace cherished vocabulary with newer, trendier words. We've all encountered the advice: "Don't say this, instead say this." But what if, instead of discarding the old, we celebrated the new while honoring the tried-and-true? Why Not Say: 'You can always say this as well'? Language is a skill honed over years of practice, dedication, and passion. To suddenly discard words that have served us well, simply because a fresh alternative has emerged, feels like discarding a part of our linguistic heritage. A Call to Embrace and Expand: Inclusivity in Language: Let's include new vocabulary alongside the old, enriching our linguistic repertoire instead of constraining it. Honoring Effort: Recognize the effort invested in mastering a langu...