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Shaping the Reality of Disease through Language

Just how language creates context for one’s life such as through here: http://schleien.wordpress.com/2009/11/21/actions-speak-louder-than-words/ Language also can create how disease occurs to oneself: http://www.nytimes.com/1989/01/16/books/books-of-the-times-shaping-the-reality-of-aids-through-language.html

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The Context for Language

I really don’t find too many places where instant messaging, text messaging, or other indirect forms of communication where the tones of my voice can’t be heard is appropriate. I think those indirect forms of communication certainly have there place … Continue reading

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Interpreting a Dance Party

So a guy who I don’t know was at a party.  For respect to his privacy, his name will be changed for this post.  So let’s call him John.  John said this: There was an 80s dance party last night, … Continue reading

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