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  This material explores the "pragmatization" of specialized jargon into everyday language, where technical terms from fields like physics and computing become common metaphors. It illustrates how words like "bandwidth," "viral," and "algorithm" are stripped of their scientific rigidity to help us articulate the complexities of modern life. While this process democratizes knowledge and enriches expression, the author notes it can also lead to the erosion of technical precision. Ultimately, the article frames this linguistic shift as a creative bridge between the laboratory and the living room.

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