^^ Yep. Problematic, ideate, intentionality, holding space— these are signals of insider status in “The Academy.” (In my head, the word “The” is emphasized a la The Ohio State University. I might add to the list: discourse.
I feel the exact same way about Problematic. Why can’t something just suck? Problematic is lofty and it immediately pseudo-elevates the user as somehow “better” or “knowing” or “seeing the truth” or “watching out for the rest of us.” But all I perceive is a subtle puffing up and elevating the self and looking down upon. Even if they are absolutely right about the thing that sucks being……..you know. I just hate that fucking word. Love you! Mwah. Thanks for the post and the giggles.
I would also like to add "speak to", to the list of puffy, stuffy phrases. Refer, address, about - simpler words that already have that meaning exist. I have learned how to use all these terms we are discussing to fit in these days, but I strongly prefer plain speech. However, I am often told that plain speech is too direct. Do you think all these words, like ideate, remove us from the actual work of doing and being?
^^ Yep. Problematic, ideate, intentionality, holding space— these are signals of insider status in “The Academy.” (In my head, the word “The” is emphasized a la The Ohio State University. I might add to the list: discourse.
I feel the exact same way about Problematic. Why can’t something just suck? Problematic is lofty and it immediately pseudo-elevates the user as somehow “better” or “knowing” or “seeing the truth” or “watching out for the rest of us.” But all I perceive is a subtle puffing up and elevating the self and looking down upon. Even if they are absolutely right about the thing that sucks being……..you know. I just hate that fucking word. Love you! Mwah. Thanks for the post and the giggles.
I would also like to add "speak to", to the list of puffy, stuffy phrases. Refer, address, about - simpler words that already have that meaning exist. I have learned how to use all these terms we are discussing to fit in these days, but I strongly prefer plain speech. However, I am often told that plain speech is too direct. Do you think all these words, like ideate, remove us from the actual work of doing and being?