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Virtual reality

Article Abstract:

'Virtual reality' is a term coined by Howard Rheingold to refer to computer-generated environments. The need for linguistic clarification in the field of computer simulation is discussed.

Author: Safire, William
Publisher: The New York Times Company
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 1992
Terminology, Computer simulation

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Wired: nervy world that bugs our times

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The etymology of the word "wired", which is used to signify as many different things as any world in the language, is examined, and potential future usage is forecasted.

Author: Safire, William
Publisher: The New York Times Company
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 2000
Usage, English language, Slang, Idioms

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1993 Bloopie Awards

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Tongue-in-cheek awards are presented for the most flagrant misuses of language in advertisements. Mistakes noted include comma faults, misspellings and usage problems.

Author: Safire, William
Publisher: The New York Times Company
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 1993
Humor and anecdotes, Advertising

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