Why Hu would be a nice word to have. By Jake Shivery As we
evolve, we become more complex. As our culture and technology
continue to develop, we will always be discovering new issues
and topics to discuss. As this happens, we will require our
vocabulary to keep up with us. Our aptitude for complex thought
is directly related to our ability to attach labels to concepts
or objects. The more expansive our vocabulary, the less trouble
we have exploring and expressing complex thoughts. The more that
the language is allowed to evolve and encompass new ideas, the
easier it will be for us to have increasingly complex thoughts.
We must allow our vocabulary to keep up with us. A stagnant
language or, worse, a subtractive language limits our thinking
potential. Fortunately, English is a flexible and expansive
language, adaptable to new ideas and concepts. What we are
addressing is a notable hole in the English language - a missing
pronoun. "He" and "she" refer to a single male or female,
respectively; "it" refers to a s