Matter
Triggered by Chapter 7 "Memory Matters" in Herald of a Restless World: How Henri Bergson Brought Philosophy to the People by Emily Herring in reference to Bergson 's book Matter and Memory . What X/Grok3 has to say about „matter“ when asked "What‘s the matter with the different meanings of „matter“? ". The word "matter" is a fascinating example of how English words can have multiple meanings depending on context. Let’s break it down: Physical Substance : In one sense, "matter" refers to anything that has mass and takes up space—like the stuff that makes up the universe. For example, "The table is made of solid matter." This is the scientific or tangible meaning, often tied to physics and chemistry. Subject or Topic : Another common use is to describe something being discussed or dealt with, as in, "What’s the matter we need to address?" Here, it’s about an issue, situation, or concern—abstract rather than physical. P...