Why we need accuracy when we speak

When things fall apart, and chaos re-emerges, we can give structure to it, and re-establish order, through our speech. If we speak carefully and precisely, we can sort things out, and put them in their proper place, and set a new goal, and navigate to it—often communally, if we negotiate; if we reach consensus. If we speak carelessly and imprecisely, however, things remain vague. The destination remains unproclaimed. The fog of uncertainty does not lift, and there is no negotiating through the world

It’s why I write things down, it’s why I journal or talk to a friend without making a final judgement of it.

It’s why I don’t like talking to dad or mum some times because they use vague words, they hide behind it. It’s why I insist of specificity, it’s awkward at times, you come across

“Don’t worry about it, we’ll figure it out later,”

that doesn’t work if it’s something major, things require accuracy but there is a fine line between accuracy for accuracy sake and one that is truly useful.

Like if you’re going out for lunch, there is no need to incessantly ask for where to go.