How can a philosopher's axioms improve your Twitter content?

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British Philosopher Hebert Paul Grice was a philosopher of language.

'Grice's Axioms' are a benchmark for clear communication

Here they are and how they can help you:
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𝕋𝕙𝕖 π•žπ•’π•©π•šπ•ž 𝕠𝕗 π•’π•¦π•’π•Ÿπ•₯π•šπ•₯π•ͺ

where one tries to be as informative as one possibly can, and gives as much information as is needed, and no more.

(eg. get to the point)
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𝕋𝕙𝕖 π•žπ•’π•©π•šπ•ž 𝕠𝕗 π•’π•¦π•’π•π•šπ•₯π•ͺ

where one tries to be truthful, and does not give information that is false or that is not supported by evidence.

(eg. don't be a bullsh*tter)
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𝕋𝕙𝕖 π•žπ•’π•©π•šπ•ž 𝕠𝕗 𝕣𝕖𝕝𝕒π•₯π•šπ• π•Ÿ

where one tries to be relevant, and says things that are pertinent to the discussion.

(eg. stay on topic)
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𝕋𝕙𝕖 π•žπ•’π•©π•šπ•ž 𝕠𝕗 π•žπ•’π•Ÿπ•Ÿπ•–π•£

when one tries to be as clear, as brief, and as orderly as one can in what one says, and where one avoids obscurity and ambiguity

(eg. say what you mean, clearly and concisely)

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