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What is "The BB Observation"?

Updated: Jul 15

When you first start to notice the BB Observation, you'll soon see it everywhere!


"The BB Observation" (bee-bee), or "The BB Effect" points to a feature of human perception, linguistics, and narrative.


Definition:

"The BB Observation" [noun] :
The distance between a thing - any complex, True phenomena - and the popular words used to categorize or describe it. Noticing this distinction, this gap, and its implications.

The BB Observation is neutral.

The observation is not bad, it is not good ... it just is.

We recognize that ALL words are man-made symbols. Words are low-res representatives ... they stand-in for more complex, real-life phenomena.

Journalism is a space that must consider and account for the BB Effect - why?? ... because Journalists want to convey Truth through their words.

Journalists aim to publish the most accurate narrative possible.


-The BB Observation in sentences: [1] We all have super computers in our pockets, with hundreds of different apps, yet we still call them "phones"- giving me the BB Effect when I think about it.


[2] My girlfriend thinks everything is "Left" vs "Right", so I'm stuck navigating the BB Observation, every time we talk politics.


[3] The Sci-Fi Drama writer felt the BB Effect when Netflix categorized his work in the Comedy genre.


[4] Instead of justifying their identity for the 4th time, Sam decided to challenge the bully's reliance on the BB Effect.


[5] Commentary about the "free market capitalist" US economy creates a glaring BB Observation for me, because I know our government is deeply involved in our domestic and international markets.


[6] I always catch the BB Effect, when I think about how "stars" in the night sky are likely each a constellation of intense, exploding gas and elements.



Have you noticed the BB Observation in your day to day life?


-Billy

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