From: "Håkan Lindgren" <
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> Hej Stefan!
>
> Would you like to explain a little more about the concept of
synchronicity? I'm not sure if this concept can be applied to
linguistics but still, it would be interesting to hear more about
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Hello, Hakan
Synchronicity can be applied to a wide range of disciplines
but, unfortunately, the subject has been hijacked by some fringe
movements and there is quite a lot of misinformation around.
"Synchronicty, Science and Soul Making is a scientific consideration
of the subject by Victor Mansfield, Professor of Physics and
Astronomy at Colgate University
http://www.lightlink.com/vic/sss.html
but as an introduction to the subject I would suggest that you read
his essay first
http://www.lightlink.com/vic/distinguishing.html
Other info (bibliography) is on this link.
http://www.largocanyon.org/pi/synchronicity/syrefs.htm
Can synchronicity be applied to linguistics? I think so, but it
depends on whether you want to consider the spiritual side of
language or its mechanics. Language is like a motor car. Some people
want it for the pleasure of travelling, others are interested mainly
in the bits and pieces under the bonnet.
Synchronicity has its appeal to travellers; mechanics would probably
find it irrelevant.
Stefan