As with all things, I feel like technology has accelerated the adoption of new words and the evolution of old ones. Etymology is so interesting because when we look back in history we see a slow progression of words gaining cultural relevance; now words gain traction within a matter of months or even weeks (gaslight, fake news, binge watch). I wonder if this contributes to the the opposite of "slow living" since the speed at which we consume information is reflected in our every day language.
Very true, the fast pace at which we consume information also spills over into the fast pace at which we want to be productive and do more. It’s a conscious effort to detract.
As with all things, I feel like technology has accelerated the adoption of new words and the evolution of old ones. Etymology is so interesting because when we look back in history we see a slow progression of words gaining cultural relevance; now words gain traction within a matter of months or even weeks (gaslight, fake news, binge watch). I wonder if this contributes to the the opposite of "slow living" since the speed at which we consume information is reflected in our every day language.
Great article as always!
Very true, the fast pace at which we consume information also spills over into the fast pace at which we want to be productive and do more. It’s a conscious effort to detract.
Thank you always :)