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Stop trying to restrict the meaning of slavery

Philosophy bear • 104 implied HN points • 02 Jan 24

📖 Philosophy Ethics Definitions Principles

Slavery should not be restricted to just hereditary chattel slavery, but also include forced labor.
To define slavery, consider the moral wrong and condition of enslavement, not just legal technicalities.
Forced labor, even for criminals, can still be considered a form of slavery based on the moral wrong it represents.

Definitions have consequences

Trevor Klee’s Newsletter • 597 implied HN points • 28 Feb 23

📖 Philosophy Language Ethics Definitions Intelligence Purpose

Definitions can have significant consequences, especially when redefined in academic contexts.
The term 'artificial general intelligence' can be misleading due to unclear definitions of 'intelligence' and 'general'.
Understanding the consequences of how terms are defined is crucial in avoiding misunderstandings and panic.

Take Back Control- but what control?

Theory Matters • 18 implied HN points • 12 Jun 23

🌍 World Politics Sovereignty Political culture Definitions

The post discusses the concept of sovereignty and its implications in modern times
Political terms are often used without a clear understanding of their meaning
Understanding the words used in politics is crucial for meaningful discourse

Antiquarian Abecediary Annex

Autoscriptorium • 19 implied HN points • 03 Mar 23

📚 Literature Vocabulary Languages Poetry Definitions Etymology

Words like 'Acarprous,' 'Borborygmic,' and 'Clepsydra' are interesting terms with unique origins, adding depth to language.
Learning about words such as 'Horripilation,' 'Ichneumon,' and 'Plangently' provides insight into fascinating phenomena and historical references.
'Syncope,' 'Usufruct,' and 'Tumulous' introduce us to specific concepts and legal terms worth exploring further.

Making mostly-truth mostly unproblematic

Meaningness • 0 implied HN points • 28 Aug 20

🕹 Technology Analysis Tech Learning Definitions

Analyzing wholes in terms of parts is a core skill of technical rationality.
Understanding when and why analyzing wholes in terms of parts does or doesn't work is crucial for meta-rationality.
Creating pretty-precise definitions can help make mostly-truth mostly unproblematic.

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