Word precision is important, and even more so for gifted & HPI individuals.

Aren't they almost the only ones who really care? Words define reality, frame our ideas, shape our decisions, and influence our beliefs.

Yet, we're witnessing a strange shift: Words are becoming interchangeable, and it seems like everyone understands each other. Worse, anyone who insists on precise definitions risks being seen as a troublemaker.

Everything becomes blurry, malleable, and open to interpretation. A word can mean anything and its opposite, depending on who's speaking and what suits them. Add to that the lack of nuance and context.

And you end up with the LinkedIn salad, where everyone says everything and its opposite, and everyone thinks they understand.

Then we wonder why some get annoyed when we play with the meaning of words…

We call it "nitpicking" or "perfectionism," especially when it comes to gifted individuals who like to discuss every word used.

But is it really an unnecessary obsession, or simply a necessity to avoid talking nonsense?

You don't "succeed" in an exam; you have "talent"...

So, studying for weeks, making flashcards, practicing—that's all irrelevant? Talent is magical: either you have it, or you don't. Too bad for those who worked hard; they should have just waited for their natural genius to manifest.

"Orienting oneself" and "reorienting oneself" are interchangeable...

When, in reality, you reorient yourself when you realize you've made a wrong choice after one or three years, but still during your studies.

So, by mixing the two terms, we end up thinking they're the "same," that orienting and reorienting are the same process. But they're not.

Just a detail, probably.

Being "curious" is being "open-minded"...

Great, but if one can be a component of the other, we can't simplify it like that.

Because prying into people's lives, asking 200 indiscreet questions, and wanting to understand everything isn't being open-minded.

However, someone who is open-minded can indeed be curious...

Why so much ambiguity?

Words are there to help us think clearly. But by twisting them, we end up not understanding each other. It's not about being gifted or "overthinking"; it's just common sense: if we want to have intelligent discussions, we need to agree on the meaning of words.

Some might argue the principle of cooperation in communication.

Yes, of course, but there's also the effort of the speaker, because at some point, the listener stops trying…

So, do we keep our rigor, or do we continue to reorient the meaning of words based on the mood of the day? 😏