What is the True Definition of Poetry?
What is the true definition of poetry? In Greek, the word “poiesis” from which we get “poetry” means “making.” In my mind’s eye, I can picture an ancient Greek working in his…
What is the True Point of School? Harmony Between Being and Doing
What is the true point of school? Aristotle defined happiness as “the performance of the activities inherent in our being.” (Eudemian Ethics). Happiness is what we feel when there’s harmony…
What is Language in C.S. Lewis’s That Hideous Strength?
What is language? Have you ever met Language herself? I bet you have. This is how C.S. Lewis described the descent of Mercury in That Hideous Strength: “This was Language herself,…
Why Was Tolkien So Good At Writing?
Why was Tolkien so good at writing? Linguistics and philology are not the same. There is one essential difference between them that is often overlooked. I found this statement online,…
Why Are Metaphors so Powerful?
Why are metaphors so powerful? A metaphor is what moves you. In Greek, metaphor means “to move, transfer, or transport.” If a metaphor moves you to tears, it’s called epiphora — a type of…
What is the Major Problem of AI?
What is the major problem of AI? Well, life is full of metaphors. Who would have thought that there’s a connection between nutrition and AI? I was listening to a…
What is the Biggest Problem with AI?
What is the biggest problem with AI? Recently, three clients approached me with a request to write something for them, emphasizing that they had “zero tolerance for AI” in their…
Finding the Perfect Certified Russian Translator for Your Official Documents
Searching for the right translator for your official documents can feel overwhelming, especially when precision and certification are non-negotiable. Whether you’re handling immigration paperwork, legal contracts, or medical records, you…
How to Master the Art of Translation?
How do you master the art of translation? When someone asks me how to become a literary translator, I have to stop and think. There is so much to say.…
Can AI Teach Languages? The Difference Between a Model and True Communication
True words do not exist without a body. Can AI teach languages? Amid all the hype around AI, when I heard about plans to use AI models to teach children…