Monday, November 30, 2009

The Limits of Language

"The Limits of Language" by Nicholas Lemann, he explains the way language is used today. How we changes words to hide its true meaning. Orwell says in his essay "Politics and the English language," bad language produces bad politics. Which definitly agrees with what Nicholas Lemann is trying to explain. Lemann also states that the internet is a useful tool but it's information no longer has true meaning because everybody and anyone can post things on the internet. And they can't be trusted because it can all be wrong. You must do research when using the internet to make sure the information your reading is correct. Politics and media will do anything to get more viewers and readers. "Bad language" is used while they are in the mist of doing this.

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