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To: Olog-hai

Every High Priesthood MUST have its own hidden language, known only to the cognoscenti, to reinforce its image of being far, far above the plain of mere mortals and thus deserving of deferential and lucrative treatment.

SOME technical language is necessary in nearly every skilled field. However, if you cannot (or will not) communicate with those outside your chosen specialty, you are either not fully educated or else arrogant.

This applies to medical doctors, computer programmers and plumbers alike.


5 posted on 05/01/2013 12:56:02 PM PDT by BwanaNdege ("To learn who rules over you simply find out who you are not allowed to criticize"- Voltaire)
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To: BwanaNdege
I agree to some degree. But one man’s jargon can be an educational opportunity to the curious.
18 posted on 05/01/2013 1:04:22 PM PDT by stayathomemom (Beware of kittens modifying your posts.)
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To: BwanaNdege

Every High Priesthood MUST have its own hidden language, known only to the cognoscenti, to reinforce its image of being far, far above the plain of mere mortals and thus deserving of deferential and lucrative treatment.

SOME technical language is necessary in nearly every skilled field. However, if you cannot (or will not) communicate with those outside your chosen specialty, you are either not fully educated or else arrogant.

This applies to medical doctors, computer programmers and plumbers alike.

You forgot Lawyers in that list as well as accountants.


42 posted on 05/01/2013 1:34:46 PM PDT by GraceG
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To: BwanaNdege

Those within their respective fields need the jargon to quickly communicate complex concepts. However, if they want to communicate to a person outside their field, it is better to dump it.


53 posted on 05/01/2013 4:47:21 PM PDT by Jonty30 (What Islam and secularism have in common is that they are both death cults)
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