The Writer's Thesaurus
By Dr Oliver Tearle
‘Narcissism’ is a handy word: it conveys the idea of being self-absorbed and self-regarding, there is a handy word which combines these two aspects of selfishness in one. But where does this word come from? Continue reading “The Curious Origin of the Word ‘Narcissism’”
By Dr Oliver Tearle
Where did the word thoughtcrime originate? Most people, if asked, would probably shrug and say they don’t know. Of those people who feel confident enough to venture an answer, most of those would probably answer, ‘In George Orwell’s Nineteen Eighty-Four.’ Continue reading “The Curious Origin of the Word ‘Thoughtcrime’”
By Dr Oliver Tearle
Where does the word cyberspace come from? The origins of this word are a little more complex than is usually acknowledged, so it’s worth delving into the story of how cyberspace came to be a ‘thing’. And where did that cyber- prefix even originate in the first place? Continue reading “The Curious Origin of the Word ‘Cyberspace’”