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It was mentioned as a source that highlighted the militaristic language we use when discussing beliefs and arguments.
So to start with soldier mindset that metaphor comes from the fact that our language, the way that we talk about reasoning and argument and belief is very militaristic which is something that was firs...
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It was mentioned as a source that highlighted the militaristic language we use when discussing beliefs and arguments.
So to start with soldier mindset that metaphor comes from the fact that our language, the way that we talk about reasoning and argument and belief is very militaristic which is something that was first to my knowledge at least pointed out by a linguist named George Lakeoth in his book, Metaphors We Live By.
Episode: 536: Julia Galef | Why Some People See Things Clea...
It was mentioned as a book that illustrated the militaristic nature of language when it comes to reasoning and belief.
So he talks about how our language about beliefs is as if they're buildings that are supposed to be as strong and impenetrable as possible.
