By default there’s huge inertia to how fast language evolves to fit the new purposes it’s being used for, and that inertia is proportional to the number of people who use the archaic term for that purpose. Ever notice how we still have terms like “probability”, “Nash equilibrium”, and “independent impression” despite how long they are and how often we (should) use them?
Of course, and I think it’s mostly a good thing. I don’t want to live in the world where the term used to describe a Nash equilibrium changes once a year. Language inertia is what gives you easy access to, say, Feynman’s teaching after 50 years.
Of course, and I think it’s mostly a good thing. I don’t want to live in the world where the term used to describe a Nash equilibrium changes once a year. Language inertia is what gives you easy access to, say, Feynman’s teaching after 50 years.