Feb 2 2012: I really admire this question. Great thought.
It seems that, in an impacting way, language has limited our capacity of thought. This is very troubling for the scientist who seeks to use exact representations of scientific "truths." Within the confines of objectivity, words will merely represent experiences. Words can never truly be the experience.
Jan 2 2012: It's always good to be reminded of the rich culture and traditions of Afghanistan. Our media is always portraying the struggles of the region, and many Americans have not observed the beauty of it.
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It seems that, in an impacting way, language has limited our capacity of thought. This is very troubling for the scientist who seeks to use exact representations of scientific "truths." Within the confines of objectivity, words will merely represent experiences. Words can never truly be the experience.
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