Jack Bilson On…

Language and Communication

  • On Kindness

    Kindness is more than what it seems. Increasingly, the word is used to soften the edges of discomfort, seeking to shield us from disagreement and prevent confrontation. In this form, it becomes less about connection and more about control. It… Continue reading

  • On Communication

    We can tell when someone is creating something to show it to others, for no other reason than to put their cleverness on display. Equally, we can tell when someone is creating for no other reason than they must. Others… Continue reading

  • On Bullshit

    Bullshit is not always a lie. More often it is the mask needed to deliver a neat and polished performance. For those who aspire for positions of power and status, bullshit is not an exception, but rather an expectation. It… Continue reading

  • On Language

    Language is an essential tool for truth that enables us to name injustices, speak back to power and build solidarity. But language is not neutral and it does not always do what we want. At times, it can be a… Continue reading