561. Why Are Words and Their Meanings so Important?

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561. Why Are Words and Their Meanings so Important?

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Mar 7, 2024

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Words are one of the most powerful tools we have as humans. Words help us communicate meaning with each other and understand truth. But they can also be used by powerful elites to distort truth and fool people.

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Mar 7, 2024

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561. Why Are Words and Their Meanings so Important?

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