On Oct 18, 2013, at 10:38 AM, David Eddy wrote: (01)
> Ed -
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> On Oct 18, 2013, at 11:06 AM, Barkmeyer, Edward J wrote:
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>> Since language is learned in the context of a culture, is the learned
>process conditioned by the culture?
>
> Please to acknowledge that "culture" is also part of the work place... the
>folks working the loading dock are going to have different words & meanings
>from the folks in accounting.
>
> So how many cultures—languages—are there in a place like the Pentagon? Blue,
>white, green, & purple suiters & we haven't even touched the various
>professional disciplines which all apply their own unique spin on "reality."
>
> The chances of their being **** A **** correct meaning is pretty much close
>to zero. (02)
So communication between human beings, using natural language, is impossible.
Or have I missed something in the argument? (03)
Pat Hayes (04)
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