Innoveers Amongst Us
Innoveering
I enjoy words. They’re useful, versatile and can be quite entertaining. The right word at the right moment is an amazing convergence of thought, purpose and action (“Nuts!”).
Some words are timeless (freedom), while others are not (groovey). Occasionally words can lose their meaning through overuse or repeated misuse. Sometimes new words are needed to capture new thoughts.
Innoveering isn’t formally recognized as a word yet, but it will be. The general consensus is that it’s pioneering innovation. Innovation with a twist of adventure and a dash of daring. Imagine modern pioneers exploring and pushing back the edges of established creativity and thought. Imagine people failing with gusto and verve, dusting themselves off and moving on to find out what’s behind the next hill. You never know when and where the next great idea will be found. You can however be certain that the innoveers amongst us are searching for it. Fo’ shizzle.
For those of you who also love words and haven’t yet heard Erin McKean speak, treat yourself today and listen to one of her talks (here or here) or check out her lexicography blog.
