You claimed that "As I’ve said, scientific jargon and the common speech are in 2 different realms. ", I prefer to consider that every word has its meaning whatever who is using it.
"How far do you want to take this? What about, for example, “brontosaurus”? Do you think the general public should be bullied into abandoning this long- established and much-loved name for the “scientifically” “correct” (for the nonce) “Apatosaurus” (initial cap and all)?"
I want we change for the more scientifically correct, and to be psychologically ready to change again if needed. Well, if you look and the biggest problems we face today, in the World, one of the solution will necessarily be to change some of our habits, right ? I don't make a list about wasting, energy, etc, I guess you understand me. Changing the habits of human beings is a very difficult and that might be the main problem that prevent us to find global solution(s). So I suggest to start training with the words : let's prefer precision, detailed communication, scientific accuracy before our "habits".
Look. The name Bearded Tit has been changed to Bearded Reedling some 20 years ago or more. It is not at all a tit, calling it Bearded Skylark wouldn't be less correct.
Some people still use Bearded Tit, right ? So, if we cannot change a wrong word to name a bird in 20 years, how do you expect humans to change their food habits, for example, to save the World (I mean it) in 5 or 10 years ?
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