PinnedJim MasoninWoodworkers of the World Unite!!!The Power and Danger of LanguageIt can beSep 30, 20211Sep 30, 20211
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Jim MasonDelusional Man, Delusional Country, Delusional SpeciesWe like to think we are special, despite contrary evidence12h ago112h ago1
Jim MasonOur Personal Shells and Their ConsequencesLike hermit crabs we humans inhabit shells for protection and as displays of intimidation and attraction. But their increasing size and…1d ago1d ago
Jim MasonThe Republican Party is currently a Dysfunctional Human Supra-OrganismLanguage gives us humans great shared creative power, but also great destructive power, including self-destructive powerOct 291Oct 291
Jim MasonJohn, I agree with you about the importance of combining syntax with semantics and pragmatics in…There are several kinds of human language brhavior pragmatically that differ in the nature of the environment(s) in which the speaker and…Oct 15Oct 15
Jim MasoninAge of AwarenessThe Emotional Dimension of Human KnowledgeWe learn from what makes us feel good or bad, regardless of whether it is “true”Aug 24Aug 24