Could we at least have some dressing with the word salad?
LeoWatch: Word Salad
- Donald R. McClarey
Donald R. McClarey
Cradle Catholic. Active in the pro-life movement since 1973. Father of three, one in Heaven, and happily married for 43 years. Small town lawyer and amateur historian. Former president of the board of directors of the local crisis pregnancy center for a decade.
I conducted 40 individual oral final exams last week and despite knowing the questions ahead of time (they drew at random) – there were close to half who did this very thing. Many times I had to say “get to the point” or “what is the point?”
Seems to be our modern disease of vapidness disguised through word count, or worse, obfuscation through word count. Which one of these applies to his Holiness?
This was posted on his official X account yesterday. Terrible.
“I invite you to be new threads to weave new networks that harmonize every aspect of life for a renewed society in which time is imbued with eternity, culture preserves memory and fosters dialogue, education promotes the search for truth with a critical spirit, art awakens wonder and gives rise to noble emotions, business recognizes the dignity of each person, and work continues to be a driving force for hope.”
Cuts to the point, doesn’t it.
There would never be another convert if he had his way.
if large language format computing (AI) is so bad, why is it a useful essential tool in decoding such statements?
“to overcome divisive polarizing narratives”
AI Overview
Overcoming divisive narratives requires intentional practices, such as active listening and replacing binary, “us-versus-them” language with empathetic storytelling. Experts recommend embracing complexity by seeking out thoughtful viewpoints, identifying your own assumptions, and focusing on healthy civil discourse rather than winning arguments.
“overcome sterile simplifications through the fruitful appreciation of complexity”
AI Overview
Overcoming sterile simplifications means resisting the temptation to reduce complex realities—like immigration, polarization, or societal challenges—into divisive, black-and-white narratives. It encourages embracing nuance and fostering “a culture of encounter”
The devil loves complexity.
The Bergoglio mini-me has the Jesuit-speak BS down pat, I would say.