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At the same time, new concepts and abstractions flow into the picture, taking up the task of describing the universe wit
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"At the same time, new concepts and abstractions flow into the picture, taking up the task of describing the universe without reference to such time or space - abstractions for which our language lacks adequate terms"

- Benjamin Whorf

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This quote by Benjamin Whorf speaks with the concept that as we find out more about the universe, our language has a hard time to keep up. As we acquire new insights into deep space, we need to create brand-new principles and abstractions to describe it. These concepts and abstractions are frequently tough to reveal in language, as our language does not have the required terms to precisely explain them. This quote highlights the difficulty of trying to reveal complex concepts in language, and the need for new terms and concepts to properly explain the universe. It also speaks with the concept that language is continuously developing and adapting to brand-new discoveries, which our understanding of deep space is continuously growing.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Benjamin Whorf between April 24, 1897 and July 26, 1941. He/she was a famous Scientist from USA. The author also have 6 other quotes.

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