The way institutions talk is a carefully crafted method of communication designed to protect power and deflect accountability. Once you learn to recognize these patterns, you'll see them everywhere - in political speeches, corporate statements, media coverage, and even AI responses.
Let's start with a simple example:
When someone punches you in the face, that's a clear action with clear consequences. But imagine if the attacker said:
"We need to consider multiple perspectives on this physical interaction. The very concept of violence is socially constructed, and from certain cultural viewpoints, this could be seen as a form of greeting."