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On Complex vs Complicated

Untangling the Folded and Embracing the Woven

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Richard L. Johnson
Dec 05, 2024
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Simplicity is about subtracting the obvious and adding the meaningful. - John Maeda, The Laws of Simplicity

Language shapes not just how we speak, but how we think. Words like complicated and complex may seem interchangeable, yet their roots reveal critical distinctions that influence how we perceive the world. Both terms convey a sense of intricacy, bu…

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