Chapter 1: The Significance of "You"

The moment you first encountered the concept of "you" was through language. This realization dawns on you when you grasp that words are essential to expressing identity.

From the very beginning, you understood that everything is encapsulated in words, including "you." However, it wasn't until later that you comprehended the true meaning behind "you." If you follow my updates on LinkedIn, you likely recognize that it’s not just about "you"—everything you can name holds significance as a word.

Despite the fact that educators—be they preachers, professors, or teachers—often fail to appreciate these truths, they continue to convey established narratives. This repetitive cycle has preserved the status quo in education for centuries, stifling any potential revolution in learning.

These same educators are now attempting to define "you" for digital platforms and artificial intelligence. Consequently, when you inquire about the meaning of "you" on your smartphone, it will echo the definitions provided by these educators. Below, I've done the legwork for you:

WIKIPEDIA: "See also: Thou. 'You' and 'Your' should not be confused with U, Ewe, Yew, or Ure. In contemporary English, 'you' serves as the second-person pronoun. It is grammatically plural and was once limited to the dative case, but in modern dialects, it applies across all cases and numbers. For more, consult Wiktionary, a free dictionary."

OXFORD LEARNER'S DICTIONARY: "'You' pronoun. Used as the subject or object of a verb or following a preposition to refer to the person or people being addressed. Example sentences include: 'You said you knew the way.' 'I thought she told you.' 'Can I sit next to you?' 'I want both of you to help.' 'I don't think that hairstyle suits you.'"

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: "What is 'you'? I am an AI language model created by OpenAI, designed to assist with a variety of tasks such as answering questions, providing information, and engaging in conversation. How can I help you today?"

Are these definitions crafted by educators, or could they have been produced by young children under the influence? The interpretation is yours.

That said... THE AUTHORITY OF WORDS IS INESCAPABLE

In the beginning was the word. A word cannot transform into anything else. Words, in themselves, hold no value. If you can articulate it, it qualifies as a word. If you recognize it, it exists as a word. Words belong to you. They guide word-users toward their objectives. Yet, words can also confine us, establishing boundaries in our perception of the world.

A word is never merely another word. Words serve as our lenses, shaping our understanding of everything we encounter. You might consider words a dream, but that doesn’t alter their impact.

Key Takeaway

Believing that a word could embody something different, or that words carry intrinsic value, assumes they possess the necessary attributes, which they do not. Those who wield words—word-users—are the ones who possess that capability.

Words belong to you because no one else can articulate your thoughts. Even confinement can feel like a refuge if you possess the key.

To assert that a word is merely a word lacks substance; to claim that two words are the same is absurd, and stating that one word is identical to itself conveys nothing.

It’s impossible to dismiss a word without simultaneously acknowledging it—this is done through usage.

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Written by Beat Schindler

Helping others comprehend their identity and origins.

Author of The Origin of Humanity, editor of the weekly WORD EXPLOSIONS newsletter

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Chapter 2: The Impact of Language

In this chapter, we explore how language shapes our interactions and understanding of the world around us.

This video, Jordan Davis - Next Thing You Know (Official Lyric Video), delves into the emotional landscape of identity and self-awareness through music.

In the song Morgan Wallen - Thought You Should Know, the artist reflects on personal experiences, showcasing the profound connection between language and emotion.