TIL that some languages apparently have words inherently differentiating one's status as a citizen or resident of the entity versus a member of a particular ethnic or cultural group? I don't quite grasp the whole thing, although I heard the point being made. What's interesting to me is a) that there is such a thing, which seems very revealing of something about a culture that would need such concepts built into the language, and b) that there seem to be people who think it's inaccurate to interpret the word choice as meaningful. Firstly, since languages have all sorts of concepts built into them, many very specific to their primary culture of use, it seems reasonable that such a thing could exist. Not that I would have thought of it before, since I'm not from a culture where that sort of subtlety functions. Secondly, if that is, indeed, the subtlety of the word choices, where one essentially and inherently includes people, and the other excludes, then I'd kind o...
No one is going to be able to sell from there now. Heads should roll.
ReplyDeleteOh, it sounds like many are the nasty lawsuits a-pending.
ReplyDeleteI did see that.
ReplyDeleteWow, I remember when they were building it. Didn't realize this was happening, though (I don't always follow local news very closely). The new Transbay Terminal that they're in the middle of building runs right next to it, and last time I was down there (a week or so ago), I noticed they're putting in a pedestrian bridge type thingy from the terminal to this building. Wonder what effect an ongoing "lean" will have on that...
ReplyDeleteAlso, the new Salesforce Tower that is being built literally right across the street right now, and will be even taller. I sure hope they went the "pricey" route and drilled to bedrock. (I used to walk by when they were prepping the foundation, but I didn't get to investigate how deep they were going, obvs.)