Category Archives: language and social media

Seman-tech Changes?

Posted on March 14, 2013 by achouston

 We know that languages change over time. Some of these changes are shifts in word usage and word senses. The world of technology changes rapidly, and it’s no surprise that word senses might reflect that. Three English nouns have caught … Continue reading →

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Impressions: Generosity (An Enhancement) by Richard Powers

Posted on December 7, 2010 by achouston

Generosity is the latest novel (2009) from the award-winning American author Richard Powers, and the first work of his that I have read.  I wanted to explore his writing because I had read that his novels address the attributes and … Continue reading →

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The Social Network: Some Thoughts

Posted on October 7, 2010 by achouston

I finally saw the new film, The Social Network, last night. It’s not a film predominately about language, but there are a few points to make about language in regard to the movie. First, I was deeply impressed, as were … Continue reading →

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