Let’s talk about jargon.  

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650 new words are added to the dictionary every year, from colloquialisms becoming legitimate to tech innovations to integrating gender neutral terms. So, why, especially given the importance of language in these spaces (rizz, maybe less so), do we insist on using jargon to complicate our language even more? From meeting rooms to cafe corners, it feels like we're drowning in a sea of acronyms and technical terms.

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When did having a conversation turn into a cryptic crossword?

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Not only is the term ‘Frankenstein deck’ - amongst many others - completely unnecessary, jargon can exclude those without a grasp on the terms, while favouring those who understand it. Sure, jargon has its time and place, and it’s unlikely we’ll ever eradicate it entirely— but in 2024, let’s keep it simple.

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After all, the purpose of communication is to understand and be understood.