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As the name suggests, Toki Pona is built around the concept of ''pona''. It is only simple to the extent that its simplicity is ''pona''. The separate animal words encourage discussing different kinds of animals, which can be therapeutic. Similarly, the word ''mu'' exists apart from ''kalama soweli'' because using an onomatopoeia is joyful. |
As the name suggests, Toki Pona is built around the concept of ''pona''. It is only simple to the extent that its simplicity is ''pona''. The separate animal words encourage discussing different kinds of animals, which can be therapeutic. Similarly, the word ''mu'' exists apart from ''kalama soweli'' because using an onomatopoeia is joyful. |
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The philosophy of Toki Pona's simplicity is discussed in |
The philosophy of Toki Pona's simplicity is discussed in {{pu|en}}. Simplifying complicated ideas provides new insights and "points to the centre of things." Contradictions obscured by specialized words and cultural baggage are exposed; ''bad friend'' might be translated as the oxymoron ''jan <s>pona ike</s>'', or using a phrase without ''pona'' in the first place, revealing one's feelings about such a friend. These benefits do not require absolute minimalism, only sufficient simplicity. |
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The language's simplicity aims for a happy medium where things are not overcomplicated, but not too limited for speech, understanding, or fun. |
The language's simplicity aims for a happy medium where things are not overcomplicated, but not too limited for speech, understanding, or fun. |
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