Most of you language buffs out there must have heard about the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis of linguistic determinism, or, in its weaker form, linguistic relativity. (If not, look it up, it's rather cool!) While the stronger version (linguistic determinism) seems implausible, there is an accruing body of evidence to buttress linguistic relativity. What that means in … Continue reading Language in Politics
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6 Essential Criteria for Good Brand Names – Or What Do Brands and Beer Have in Common
Secret tip: It’s not the letter “B”. Oh no, this goes far beyond that and is infinitely more profound. Guessed it yet? (Drumsticks rumble.) What good brands and beer have in common is, well, MALT! Clearly, this connection only occurs to the perceptive mind (PM) – or in the afternoon (PM)? I forget. One thing … Continue reading 6 Essential Criteria for Good Brand Names – Or What Do Brands and Beer Have in Common