A definition is the statement of the meaning of a word, phrase, or term, as in a dictionary entry.
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Nobody is arguing that there isn’t a whole lot of bad information online. Although there are definitely people who spread bad information for the purpose of misleading others (bots) I think there are far more that don’t.
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So why all the conflict? If we can’t agree then surely we should be able to respect each other and agree to disagree?
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Part of the problem lies within the tools we are using. They aren’t the same ones we used to use.
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The vocabulary we used in the past has been changed or perhaps even highjacked. The once common understanding of a word is no longer common. The delivery method has also changed. Social graces and cues are non existent virtually.
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Without agreed upon definitions and an acceptable delivery method the words we use are ineffective. This could not be more evident on social media.
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Language provides a road to expressing meaning so we can understand one another. Without it we are lost. Might as well be speaking a whole other language with no translator.
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Social cues and parameters keep the communication productive and rolling toward resolution. When one or more participating parties does not adhere to the system the exchange falls apart quickly.
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There is definitely an art to conversation. The best conversations reflect
Listen
Clarify
Ask
Verify
Present
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There’s nothing wrong with asking, what is your definition of that, so you can better understand what is meant.
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For example,
Myocarditis was described as a serious heart condition with some hospital admissions resulting in death in 2017. Additional information cites a 5 year survivability rate without transplant.
https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/JAHA.116.005306
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Myocarditis is recently described much differently. Sources indicate it is managed easily medication.
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/22129-myocarditis
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If we have different understandings of what defines myocarditis then it makes sense that we may have different conclusions when facing risks.
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If we want to find resolution we have to agree to define our words on a truthful common meaning.