The inexpressible becomes expressible through building common experiences. We can see this in everyday life.

For example, a solitary traveler returns from the far reaches of the world and says, “Let me tell you what great things I have seen.” But no matter what he says, it doesn’t convey his astounding adventures. So, the listener politely nods her head, occasionally murmuring, “That sounds great.”

On the other hand, when one or more people share an indescribable experience, a vocabulary emerges. Read the rest of this entry »

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