#Plain Language

Think Deeply, Speak Clearly to Everyone

Clarity signals humility: you meet people where they are. Paulo Freire’s Pedagogy of the Oppressed (1970) argues that education should be dialogue, not deposit; plain language makes that dialogue possible. George Orwell’s “Politics and the English Language” (1946) likewise warns that murky style often masks murky thinking. To think like a wise person but speak plainly is to share power—giving others the tools to judge, question, and act. In the end, wisdom that cannot be heard is wisdom withheld. Start with the people’s language; let insight do the rest. [...]

Expressing Profound Ideas Through Simple Language

Ultimately, Schopenhauer’s advice remains relevant as the world contends with information overload. In a media landscape crowded with complexity, those who articulate uncommon thoughts in common words foster accessibility and resonance. Whether in classrooms, books, or public debate, the enduring value of simplicity lies in its ability to connect and persuade across boundaries of background or expertise. [...]