Words of M.D.

01/14/2026

Today's word is Chatterbox
This noun was echoed for the first time in 1774 as “incessant talker.” It exists as a hybrid of “chatter” related to an embodiment of an onomatopoeic word akin to an imitative and mimicking one and “box” that completes the significance of a box full of shiftless chatter.
Generally speaking, Chatterbox connotes a person who speaks continually about trivial topics or is simply a talkative individual. However, in some special circumstances, it can be referred to as a child who talks a lot.
Undeniably, some people talk about trivial matters, without bearing any responsibilities, because they are easier to understand and settle. Other reasons why chatterbox individuals talk excessively are excitement, nervousness, and the desire to connect with others. Rarely do they show some familiarity with the subject when speaking at gatherings.
On the contrary, a chatterbox child is usually one who is friendly, outgoing, and loves to socialize. However, this type of personality or behavior, if excessive, can mask some anxiety and can be the harbinger of ADHD( Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder). Otherwise, the chatterbox kid may just be passionate about a topic that must be shared.

01/07/2026

Today's word is Science. This term cropped up in the mid14th century as “knowledge of something acquired by study” but earlier he had originated from the old French by way of Latin” scire”( know) and” scientia”(knowledge), which is tantamount to collective or shared knowledge.
In general, Science is “ the systematic observation of natural events and conditions “ in order to obtain facts necessary to formulate laws and principles. In addition, it encompasses knowledge acquired by studying or the mere fact of knowing, which implies political science that is a branch of knowledge dedicated to systems of government and politics.
Nonetheless, with the empiricism of Francis Bacon, an English Philosopher in the late 16th century, science has become a process of observation, analysis of data, formation of hypothesis and experimentation. Using those principles, scientists of this era have contributed to significant advances in astronomy, mathematics, and biological sciences.
Whereas, politics is and remains “an observational, not an experimental science,” to say the least. Some individuals have even speculated that political science is not a science for the simple reason that it studies humans and institutions instead energy particles, for instance. Case in point, the midterm elections in the U.S. whose results have been predictable for many years based on theories of lower turnout and the public tendency to abandon the incumbent President, but why not use complete scientific methodology to find out the truth and adopt a paradigm shift like Copernicus theory of the earth rotating around the sun and Einstein theory of relativity vis-a-vis the Newton one.
This year is Election Day in the U.S., another midterm in the making, all wishes go towards a fair and free election and the hope that voting becomes mandatory in this glorious country.

12/17/2025

Today's word is Mimesis. This term was echoed for the first time in the 16th century with the significance of imitation. It derived more specifically in the 1540s from the Greek verb” mimesthai”( to mimic, to portray), which at the times denoted the” reproduction of the word of another.”
Generally speaking, Mimesis entails the imitation or representation of human actions in literature and art, more specifically the techniques and subject matter. Moreover, in rethoric it encompasses the words of another person’s speech and, in medicine, any disease that has symptoms of another or the occurrence of symptoms in an individual who does not have the disease.
In terms of philosophy, the Ancient Greek philosophers, Plato and Aristotle were not far apart when it comes to Mimesis. The former who believes that the external reality of objects could not be found, nonetheless describes it as the appearance of an image. Whereas, the latter assimilate it as a gift of nature or an active aesthetic process involving people, places and the environment surrounding them.
In reality, Mimesis has existed since the evolutionary period, and in the forests, among animals, it is often practiced just as a strategy to evade predators, namely the butterflies imitate the leaves, and even some plants produce odors that represent the pheromones. With regard to children, unconscious gesture or attitude is often exhibited as the reproduction of the individual's image in their surroundings. Last but not least, you know that your painting portrays mimesis when someone picked out the type of flowers from the canvas, so to speak.
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12/10/2025

The term Poem emerged in the late 15th century from French”poeme” and Latin”poema” by way of Greek”poiein”(create, compose), which in the Middle Ages, was one of the most prestigious literary products.
Generally, a poem represents a piece of writing that conveys, in a creative and imaginative way “experience, ideas and emotions.” At times, the use of language can be attributed to famine, racism, and climate changes to extrapolate a little bit. On the whole, the composition is usually in verse rather than in prose and can be in song or rhyme. Its forms can be prolific, either in free verses or in fixed forms such as the sonnet, ode, ballad, etc. In short, like any other piece of art, there are techniques, namely meter, metaphor besides rhyme.
Nonetheless, a poem uses beauty to arise emotions regarding shared human experiences. One of the 19th-century French poets, Victor Hugo believed that poetry is an interview with the reader in order to share his vision and thoughts. Moreover, a poet Martinican, Aime Cesaire, one of the founders of the “ Negritude movement” utilized his verve to thwart racism. All that insinuates that poetry exists not merely as a fun time but also raises some momentous questions. In his 52-part poem, an America icon, Walt Whitman celebrates, in 1855, the self in “ Song of Myself “in which he also approximates humankind to nature.
About illustrations, reading a poem keeps you in touch with your thoughts and emotions. While writing or reading a poem you can also find your identity, your passions, and interests, you can even express strong beliefs. Furthermore, poems can be powerful because of their brevity and succinct ideas and are made to be in one and one or sequential communion with the reader. Needless to say that they are not compatible with a wide audience for reading.

12/03/2025

The concept of Dogma was enunciated for the first around the 1600 as” a principle held as being firmly established,” and derived from Greek “dogma”(opinion) via Latin in the mid 16th century. This doctrinal statute is not a simple opinion but a set of rules that is widely followed especially in law and religions, in particular Christianity.
Primarily, a dogma represents a “set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true.” In other words, it entails opinions formulated that are systematized beliefs conceived as a doctrinal system. In addition, a dogma encompasses not merely a belief or system held as true but also an opinion asserted positively.
In Ancient Greece, a dogma was tantamount to “something that seems true,” but nowadays it appears to be absolute. When someone believes in principles or tenets of a religion or a political system it is a core assumption that is, in essence, dogmatic. Indeed, it prevails not only in political belief systems such as Marxism, communism, and capitalism but also in certain ideologies, namely positivism, relativism, egalitarianism, postmodernism, etc. Nonetheless, a typical example of dogma is the way a political system tries to deflect or dodge questions during a press conference and, in terms of Christian faith, the Ten Commandments.
Instead of illustration, it can be said that all dogmas are doctrines but not vice versa. In a religious context, especially in Catholicism, the former is the divine truth and the latter is the verity taught by the bishops or the Pope. Throughout, some experts believe that dogmatism hurts well-being because it creates an inflexible cognitive system that doesn't allow the individual to adjust to the environment.

12/02/2025

“Nothing is so necessary for a young man as the company of intelligent women.” — Leo Tolstoy

Tolstoy reminds us that wisdom and growth often come from meaningful companionship. Intelligent women inspire, challenge, and elevate young men, shaping their character and broadening their perspective. True development requires dialogue with minds that nurture insight, empathy, and strength.

12/02/2025

11/26/2025

The term Republic emerged in the 15th century as French “republique,” which originated from Latin”respublica”(commonwealth, Republic), literally res public with “ res”(affair, matter) plus” publica”(public). This entity was part of political dialogue in the Republic that is also a philosophical work of the Greek philosopher Plato who envisioned a civilization governed by Philosopher-Kings only not by regular politicians
Primarily, a republic is a state in which the citizens are entitled to vote in order to choose their president and their representatives either directly or indirectly, that is to say, the supreme power rests in the people. However, other connotations can encompass, on the one hand, a body of individuals viewed as Commowealth and on the other, any head of state different from monarchy or inheritance of power.
In the United States, the Constitution establishes a federal democratic republic based on democratic and Republic principles which require a delicate balance. All of that brings to mind, Benjamin Franklin, one of the Founding Fathers who helped draft the declaration of Independence with his saying” a republic if you can keep it.” In other words, this democratic republic will not survive unless there are shàred principles because of the cross between two entirely different systems, as he reminded us: only taxes and death are certain.
Concerning illustration, a democratic republic must be fair because the laws are made by elected representatives who can be booted out; a democratic republic must also be the guarantor of “ freedom and prosperity,” otherwise there is a mass revolt. However, someone could warn you there are demerits or flaws in this coexistence. The democratic system is at times rampant with corruption, unfair business, nepotism, misuse of the media, and the” divide and conquer” shenanigans in addition to a republican system that is expensive to operate in poor countries because of periodic elections. Nonetheless, here in the U.S., the democratic republic system survives so far.

11/19/2025

The term Demonization is derived from the verb “demonize,” which has taken the meaning of “to make into a demon” since 1778. But, over the years, it has earned other significance from the Greek”daimonizesthai”( to be under the power of a deity) and in the New Testament as “to be possessed by a demon.”
Primarily, demonization entails the portrait of someone or something as “evil or worthy of contempt or blame.” It remains one of the oldest propaganda tools utilized in making the enemy the demon by denouncing in moral terms his or her character and mobilizing the allies by seducing them to some extent.
Nowadays, the politic of demonization has broadened extensively and has created a lot of fear and division. By the same token, it has put forward the idea that some people are less than human because they have subsisted without dignity and empathy. A case in point is the extermination of 6 million Jews during WWII by state-sponsored persecution and dehumanization based on antisemitism, prejudice, and hatred. More recently, the war in Ukraine has created a new model of reciprocal demonization without the perspective of genuine peace. But, no matter how horrible the war looks like, how bleak the situation stands there will be good times again.
In terms of illustration, demonization doesn't occur only with political issues, it can be concocted to put down employees and even daily products such as milk formula for babies. In addition, with the upcoming mid-term election, demonization will be the norm in the last-minute campaigning. But someone could tell you that demonization “degrades public discourse and threaten democracy” since it is based on hatred, fear, suspicion, and even chauvinism when the opposite s*x is involved. In short, according to the Christian Science Monitor, President Biden has asked, in his first post-election speech, all Americans to do away with “ this grim era of demonization.”