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Words matter. What they actually mean from their root and how they used matter and tell an entire story below the surface. Let me show you what I mean. Diversity Middle English: from Old French diversite, from Latin diversitas, from diversus 'diverse', past participle of divertere 'turn aside' (see divert). divert = verb [with object] 1 cause (someone or something) to change course or turn from one direction to another: a scheme to divert water from the river to irrigate agricultural land. • [no object] (of a vehicle or person) change course: an aircraft has diverted and will be with you shortly. • reallocate (something, especially money or resources) to a different purpose: more of their advertising budget was diverted into promotions. 2 draw (the attention) of someone (away) from something: public relations policies are sometimes intended to divert attention away from criticism. • entertain or amuse: although the audience members were diverted by this new symphony, critics disliked it. divert late Middle English: via French from Latin divertere, from di-'aside' vertere 'to turn'. 1 an instance of turning something aside from its course: a diversion of resources from defense to civil research. 2 an activity that diverts the mind from tedious or serious concerns; Triggered Response Modality: distort > deceive > distrust > divert > divide > degrade > dependence > devour and destroy > dominate Plurality adjective 1 Grammar denoting more than one, or (in languages with dual number) more than two: [postpositive] : the first person plural. • more than one in number: the meanings of the text are plural. 2 containing several diverse elements: a plural society. noun Grammar a plural word or form. • [in singular] the plural number: the verb is in the plural. late Middle English: from Old French pluralite, from late Latin pluralitas, from Latin pluralis 'relating to more than one' (see plural) late Middle English: from Old French plurel or Latin pluralis, from plus, plur- 'more'. Universality From Middle English universe, from Old French univers, from Latin universum (“all things, as a whole, the universe”), neuter of universus (“all together, whole, entire, collective, general, literally turned or combined into one”), from uni-, combining form of unus (“one”) versus (“turned”), perfect passive participle of vertō (“to turn”). Unity in plurality E Pluribus Unum: out of many one. Out of many peoples one people… as in a plurality of parts making up the whole in unity. Now which path would you prefer? The one which diverts into divisions and a focus on differences or the one which converges into unity and focused on a shared commonality in worldviews, respect and purpose in unity? As for people so too for the nation. Othniel Max Daves The image below is not a statement on climate change as some will be tempted in their confirmation biases to assume. It is a visual statement on society itself and the people thereof in the nation.

Below-the-threshold warfare often relies on diversionary tactics. These can include disinformation campaigns, cyberattacks meant to distract, or even economic pressure. The goal is to misdirect an opponent's attention and resources away from core vulnerabilities. How does diversion shape modern conflict? In below-the-threshold warfare, actors may deliberately create crises or amplify existing tensions to mask their true goals. This forces opponents to react, diverting resources and potentially creating opportunities for exploitation. Cognitive and information warfare use diversion to: * Overwhelm: Flood people with too much information, making it hard to focus on what's important. * Distract: Introduce shocking or controversial content to derail thought processes. * Exhaust: Force people to spend time and energy debunking falsehoods, wearing them down. * Divide: Spread polarizing content to stir up conflict and undermine trust. Here's how diversion fits into the triggered response modality: Triggered Response Modality: distort > deceive > distrust > divert (attention from key issues) > divide (society) > degrade (critical thinking) > dependence (on misleading sources) > devour and destroy (truth) > dominate How this process creates division in society: * Distortion and Deception: Initial misrepresentation of facts triggers confusion and distrust. * Diversion: Attention is shifted to manufactured controversies, fueling emotional responses rather than rational debate. * Division: People are driven into opposing camps based on these manipulated narratives. * Degradation: The ability to discern fact from fiction erodes, hindering constructive dialogue. * Domination: This fractured landscape is easily exploited to push specific agendas and solidify power. As for people so too for the nation. Othniel Max Daves #disinformation #infowar #socialmanipulation #propaganda #divideandconquer #triggeredresponse #cognitivewarfare #manufacturedcontroversy #trusterosion #metawar #natsec #unrestrictedwarfare #maligninfluence

Are you ready to sound more natural in English? Try these 5 tips: 1. Use expressions that are culture-specific - For example, try “how’s it going?” or “what’s up?” instead of “hello” next time you want to greet someone. Just remember, this is just another way of saying hi - you don’t need to tell them your life story next time. 2. Pronounce your name in English For example, I have a French name, but I always say it in English when talking to Americans I say it how *they* would say it! 3. When you think, say “umm” or “uhh” when you speak, rather than “euh” “ehh” or “ahh. This isn’t as good as simply pausing, but it will make you sound more like a native speaker. 4. Use words that are specific to where you are - “the tube” and “the subway” mean the same thing, but they only make sense if you’re in London or New York, and it will only sound natural if you use them in the right city. 5. Have great pronunciation - This is notoriously challenging to do by yourself, so send me a message for a personalized assessment and plan of how you can master it in a few weeks.

I was quite active in the international plain-language community for many years, up to 2015. I met wonderful people from many countries, travelled to cool conferences, learned a lot… This latest blogpost is about expected and unexpected outcomes of my involvement in the community. It touches not only on clear communication, but also on building my English-writing skills and on knowledge-sharing… with a bit of content design and legal design thrown in! My PLAIN years (2002-2015) https://lnkd.in/ecgFnNXc #ClearCommunication #ClearWriting #PlainLanguage #KnowledgeSharing

#snsinstitutions #snsdesignthinkers #designthinking Descending from the Middle French preposition environ “around,” environment , in its most basic meaning, is “that which surrounds.” When preceded by the and unmodified, it usually refers to the natural world (“please don’t litter if you care about the environment”). In a less physical, more extended sense, it may signify the circumstances and conditions that make up everyday life (“He grew up in a loving environment.”) The word may also be applied in highly specialized ways, denoting, for example, “the position of a linguistic element” (“how g gets pronounced in Italian depends upon its phonetic environment”) or “a computer interface from which various tasks can be performed” (“the app works in varied environments").

#snsinstitutions #snsdesignthinkers #designthinking Descending from the Middle French preposition environ “around,” environment , in its most basic meaning, is “that which surrounds.” When preceded by the and unmodified, it usually refers to the natural world (“please don’t litter if you care about the environment”). In a less physical, more extended sense, it may signify the circumstances and conditions that make up everyday life (“He grew up in a loving environment.”) The word may also be applied in highly specialized ways, denoting, for example, “the position of a linguistic element” (“how g gets pronounced in Italian depends upon its phonetic environment”) or “a computer interface from which various tasks can be performed” (“the app works in varied environments").

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I came across this on a post here on LinkedIn and here are my views:- In today's globalized world, it's common to come across people who speak English as a second language. However, it's also common to witness a double standard in how people respond to those who speak broken English. While some may find it funny or dismissive when hearing someone speaking imperfect English, others show understanding and even offer to correct them. It's important to keep in mind that speaking broken English often means that the person knows another language. This is a valuable skill that should be appreciated and respected, rather than ridiculed. In fact, being able to communicate in multiple languages is a talent that should be admired. Therefore, it's essential to show patience and empathy towards anyone navigating multiple languages. This can be done by listening carefully, asking questions to clarify, and avoiding making fun of their accent or grammar mistakes. Remember, language is more than just words. It's a way to connect, understand, and appreciate different cultures and perspectives. So let's all strive to be more understanding and respectful towards those who speak English as a second language.

Funny story. I was speaking with a colleague about honing one's craft/expertise and growing into an invaluable level of excellence when I used the word 'niche' for one's specialty. My colleague says to me, "You mean niche?" (rhymes with pitch), and I said, "No, I mean niche" (rhymes with sheesh). It never occurred to me that there was any other way to pronounce this word. I probably pronounce it this way after studying French for two semesters. Yet, it turns out that neither of us are wrong. I'm just a little fancy, that's all. 😜 😄 😅 From merriam-webster.com: "How do you pronounce niche? Is it \NEESH\ or \NICH\? There is a debate about how you are supposed to pronounce niche. There are two common pronunciation variants, both of which are currently considered correct: \NEESH\ (rhymes with sheesh) and \NICH\ (rhymes with pitch). \NICH\ is the more common one and the older of the two pronunciations. It is the only pronunciation given for the word in all English dictionaries until the 20th century, when \NEESH\ was first listed as a pronunciation variant in Daniel Jones's English Pronouncing Dictionary (1917). \NEESH\ wasn’t listed as a pronunciation in our dictionaries until our 1961 Webster’s Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged, and it wasn’t entered into our smaller Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary until 1993. Even then, it was marked in the Collegiate as a pronunciation that was in educated use but not considered acceptable until 2003. All this is to say that the historical pronunciation has been \NICH\, and that \NEESH\ is a relative newcomer that came about likely under influence from French pronunciation conventions. At this point in time in the U.S., \NICH\ is still the more common pronunciation, but \NEESH\ is gaining ground. Our evidence suggests that in British English, \NEESH\ is now the more common pronunciation." ❤️