The Power of Words, Hubris and The Truth
Sticks and stones may break bones, but don't underestimate the power of a word or two to really mess you up! Words are one of the pimary accesses to the brain and the mind. Once inside, there are all kinds of mischief to get into, playing among the semi- and unconscious reservoirs of memory and processing. We play deliberately sometimes, in this place we know so little about, and that is so vital to our well-being and functioning as human beings, and we mess around as if we can do no harm. We... Sign in to see full entry.