Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832) German poet, statesman, scientist
Die Leiden des jungen Werthers [The Sorrows of Young Werther], “Letter from May 4th” (1774) [tr. Taylor]
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And I have again observed, my dear friend, in this trifling affair, that misunderstandings and neglect occasion more mischief in the world than even malice and wickedness. At all events, the two latter are of less frequent occurrence. [Und ich habe, mein Lieber, wieder bei diesem kleinen Geschäft gefunden, dass…
a chair is something agreed to be called chair by those speaking and those listening. linguistic definitions are inherently subjective, affected by the culture and beliefs of those using the words. there is nothing that is, inherently, in its very essence, coded "chair" in our universe; only intentions mutually understood through shared experiences.
this is the flaw in demanding one define womanhood as well, as the definition is altered by both the speaker and listeners' perspectives.
when we don't agree on a definition, we cannot come to a mutual understanding, and that's not a gotcha like terfs would have you believe, it's a trait of human communication even more ubiquitous than mutual understanding.
the fact that people keep arguing about such things makes me think they're either being intentionally disingenous (less likely than my impulse is to assume) or simply don't understand this yet.
i was told one to stop overestimating people. Hanlon's Razor tells us to never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity.
ignorance is only an excuse for hostility when it is chosen repeatedly in an observable way when truth is equally accessible; this is very rarely how conversations work, and even less so when discussing things online.
In a remote or hybrid workplace, misunderstandings multiply. Misconfigured settings, unclear policies, and tech errors can all create moments of frustration. A simple apology from IT or leadership when a rollout goes wrong can de-escalate anger and restore goodwill. Without it, resentment...
https://medium.com/@mrsno1special/when-apologies-improve-security-culture-ce4332ea5999
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Anyway, I'm Falling in Love with You. - Episode 6
Airing at: 02/13/2025 10:28 AM
In episode 6 of Douse, Koishite Shimaunda, Ayumi struggles to confess her feelings to her crush, leading to a series of hilarious misunderstandings. As she navigate...
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Airing at: 02/13/2025 10:28 AM In episode 6 of "Douse, Koishite Shimaunda," Rika and Souta find themselves stranded on a deserted island after a boating mishap. As they work together to survive, their bond deepens and they discover unexpected feelings for each other amidst the tropical paradise.
Wednesday Weekly Blogging Challenge: Things I Totally Misunderstood as a Kid
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