Is there a universal symbol for language?

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Symbol For Language

I think the potency of symbols is in their divergence from language. I could state that I am writing this answer in symbols and be truthful, but it is more practical to state that I am using a map of a standardized language; or an alphabet. In my opinion, symbols are more conceptually pure than alphabets. The reason why is because the mind doesn't derive concepts as letters of alphabets. Rather, the mind implements alphabets to describe concepts of the mind to other people because those alphabets are standardized for a more universal understanding of the concept being discussed. Therefore, universal language is a subset of symbolization. In that regard, symbols encapsulate universal language. In my opinion, symbols are used all day long by all people, but are often taken for granted. The reason why professions such as poet, artist, and musician require thoughtful effort is because those professions require the professional to identify the appropriate symbols for expressing the concept, and if appropriate symbols don't exist then to invent representative symbols. In response to Jared G's post: "True symbols are archetypal.. They speak to the deeper levels of consciousness, bypassing, for the most part, the more superficial ego based levels, including the "logical" mind portion." "Unless a person is quite "conscious" and understands what's going on, the symbols often have the desired effect." Is it possible to be conscious without being logical? How can someone understand what is going on without using logic to arrive at the understanding. I agree that symbols can bypass the more superficial ego based levels, but I do not agree that logic can be authentically categorized as falling into those superficial levels. I have consciously read over your answer and agreed with the assertion about bypassing the more superficial ego, and might have agreed with the whole package, but it is logic that allowed me to understand the details and selectively identify the portions which are true symbols.

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Is there a universal symbol for language?

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