Steven Pinker Quotes

The Concept Of A Connotation Is Often Explained By The Conjugational Formula Devised By Bertrand Russell In A 1950s Radio Interview: I Am Firm; You Are Obstinate; He Is Pigheaded. The Formula Was Turned Into A Word Game In A Radio Show And Newspaper Feature And Elicited Hundreds Of Triplets. I Am Slim; You Are Thin; He Is Scrawny. I Am A Perfectionist; You Are Anal; He Is A Control Freak. I Am Exploring My Sexuality; You Are Promiscuous; She Is A Slut. In Each Triplet The Literal Meaning Of The Words Is Held Constant, But The Emotional Meaning Ranges From Attractive To Neutral To Offensive.

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