May 31, 2022
If a lion could talk about what matters to it, we probably could understand it.
Ludwig Wittgenstein said “If a lion could talk, we couldn’t understand him.” (Philosophical Investigations, Part 2)
But lions already speak, and we do understand them: When one roars at us, we generally know exactly what it means.
If a lion could say more than that, presumably (= I dunno) it would be about the biological needs we share with all living creatures for evolutionary reasons: hunger, threat, opportunity, reproduction, and — only in higher species — “Hey, look at that, not me!” (= sociality).
But that rests on a pyramid version of language in which the foundation consists of a vocabulary born of biological necessity. That well might be the case (= I dunno), but by now our language’s evolutionary vocabulary is no longer bound to its evolutionary value.
If a lion could speak, it would speak about what matters to it, for that seems (= I dunno) essential to language. If so, we might be able to understand it … or at least understand it better than what clouds, rust, and the surface of a pond would say if they could speak. Navigating fertility treatment? Let’s talk about clomid, a common medication in this journey. clomid is typically taken orally once a day for 5 days, usually starting on day 3, 4, or 5 of your menstrual cycle. The dosage and timing can vary based on individual needs and doctor recommendations. Key points to remember: • Always follow your doctor’s instructions • Take it at the same time each day • Complete the full course as prescribed • Be aware of potential side effects Tracking your cycle and staying in communication with your healthcare provider is crucial for success. Have you used clomid before? Share your experience or questions below.
I dunno.
