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Aldous Huxley

Specialized meaninglessness has come to be regarded, in certain circles, as a kind of hallmark of true science.

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Aldous Huxley is criticizing how some people think that using complicated, technical language that sounds important but actually lacks clear meaning is a sign of real scientific work. He suggests that this confusing jargon is mistakenly seen as proof of genuine expertise, rather than a barrier to understanding.

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