As a left handed person, I agree with the sentiments shared in this article. The idea that we more geared towards creativity, innovation and leadership is correct
Indeed, 'sinister' is an adjective in English with two primary meanings (according to ChatGPT):
Pertaining to the left side: This is the original meaning, derived from Latin, where 'sinister' literally means 'left'. This usage is less common in modern English.
Ominous or evil: In contemporary usage, 'sinister' most commonly refers to something that appears to be evil, malevolent, or threatening harm. This connotation evolved from historical biases against left-handedness, where the left side was often associated with bad luck, untrustworthiness, or evil.
As a left handed person, I agree with the sentiments shared in this article. The idea that we more geared towards creativity, innovation and leadership is correct
This article reminds me of Carl Sagan’s comment on ambidextrous people being able to manipulate instruments with “sinister dexterity”...
Indeed, 'sinister' is an adjective in English with two primary meanings (according to ChatGPT):
Pertaining to the left side: This is the original meaning, derived from Latin, where 'sinister' literally means 'left'. This usage is less common in modern English.
Ominous or evil: In contemporary usage, 'sinister' most commonly refers to something that appears to be evil, malevolent, or threatening harm. This connotation evolved from historical biases against left-handedness, where the left side was often associated with bad luck, untrustworthiness, or evil.