The expression of profound appreciation for this essay and the gratitude extended for its sharing cannot be overstated. Comprehensive prioritization of efforts toward the maximization of resistance to identified tendencies is imperative.
Great essay!! A lot of the nominalization examples struck me as the CV-ification of language; e.g. let’s sound more impressive than we actually are and obfuscate meaning such that anyone who ask for clarification outs themselves as a person that doesn’t get “it.”
Good points made. For languages other than English, or languages that handle derivation (lexicalization, nominalization) differently, how does this work?
Good piece. I didn't see the reference of "secruties" as investment articles which can be bought and sold... think SEC which was founded in 1934. Though securtization is accurate, it can allude safety to the unwitting investor as you point out. Sales people love this, because they can deceive without deceiving. This all brings up a good point. Easily searchable internet content is biased toward recent perhaps increasing the likelihood of anachronistic distortions.
Elegant and insightful thank you - I will use Clauding as the verb :-)
The expression of profound appreciation for this essay and the gratitude extended for its sharing cannot be overstated. Comprehensive prioritization of efforts toward the maximization of resistance to identified tendencies is imperative.
Best,
G.A.
Great essay!! A lot of the nominalization examples struck me as the CV-ification of language; e.g. let’s sound more impressive than we actually are and obfuscate meaning such that anyone who ask for clarification outs themselves as a person that doesn’t get “it.”
*add (wink) after CV-ification*
Good points made. For languages other than English, or languages that handle derivation (lexicalization, nominalization) differently, how does this work?
It’s a good question! Chomsky makes clear he is talking about English primarily.
this explained so much for me
Good piece. I didn't see the reference of "secruties" as investment articles which can be bought and sold... think SEC which was founded in 1934. Though securtization is accurate, it can allude safety to the unwitting investor as you point out. Sales people love this, because they can deceive without deceiving. This all brings up a good point. Easily searchable internet content is biased toward recent perhaps increasing the likelihood of anachronistic distortions.
How did nominalization become so commonplace? Especially given the natural human reaction to blanch at such constructions.
Management. They’re Orwellian. The Man sees their usefulness….