OPINION: The word has died — and nobody believes anymore
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OPINION: The word has died — and nobody believes anymore

SAPO Notícias1 September 2026 at 17:32

The article is an opinion piece that addresses the decline of the word and credibility in contemporary communication. The title suggests that trust in words is disappearing, a theme the author explores from a historical and philosophical perspective.

The text mentions Isocrates, a rhetorician from Ancient Greece who lived between 436 BC and 338 BC, described as one of the great masters of rhetoric and considered the father of oratory. The reference to this classical figure serves as the basis for the author's reflection on the importance of communication.

According to the article, Isocrates understood something the author considers deeply relevant today: a city cannot sustain itself solely through its laws, its institutions, or the strength of its economy. The reflection suggests that the quality of communication and spoken word is also essential for the cohesion and functioning of a society.

The article appears incomplete, ending abruptly in the middle of a sentence, which indicates that the final part of the argumentation is not available. The text seems to argue that the quality of public communication is as important as the traditional pillars of a society.

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