Whoever is versed in the jargon does not have to say what he thinks, does not even have to think it properly. The jargon takes over this task. (Theodor Adorno)

Whoever is versed in the jargon does not have to say what he thinks, does not even have to think it properly. The jargon takes over this task.

Theodor Adorno

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