Willis, Bry: A Language Insufficiency Hypothesis: Mapping the Boundaries of Linguistic Expression

A Language Insufficiency Hypothesis develops a diagnostic account of the structural limits of natural language as a medium for conveying meaning. Against the assumption that misunderstanding can be overcome through clearer definitions, fuller explanation, or additional information, the book argues that linguistic effectiveness declines as conceptual complexity increases. It introduces the Effectiveness–Complexity Gradient, a heuristic model that maps terms across four regions: Invariants, where