semiootik
A sign, as ordinarily understood, is simply something that suggests the presence or existence of something else, a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent. What’s so difficult about that? Why should that require the development of a whole new perspective on reality and experience, as so-called “semiotics”, as the study of the way signs works, claims? This video, a dialogue between a semiotician and a proponent of “realist” philosophy, addresses directly the question of what is the difference semiotics makes for our understanding of what is a sign. (by John Deely) .
semiotic sign (part 4/5)
This is really very good and particularly on-point regarding the dark ages and the confusion. My only regret is that you did not mention the influence of mediocracy in this day and age and point out the necessity of defending against it. Wider knowledge of semiotics can save us from that, I believe.