“Without language, thought is a vague, uncharted nebula.”- De
Saussure
De Saussure is impressing the
importance of language in this quote. Yet without thought, language could never
have existed. During the 20th century, mediums of language like written
text, codes, and the invention of the telephone in 1876 was breathing new life
into a global industrial era. Even today many often neglect the luxuries information
systems have to offer. Each passing generation inherits an abrupt tsunami wash
of knowledge.
In this way, communication and written
arts have enlightened the world like stars among the vast expanse. Similar to
the vastness of the universe, there is a sea of referents (stars). Humans are
simply incapable of consuming this infinite amount of media that is presented
at the tap of a finger. In this way I fin that I disagree with De Saussure. While
thought may be vague and immeasurable, language is over-saturated. Ease of
access has created an equally impassable route to truth.
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