Korzybskis

Korzybskis is a term that can refer to several entities, most notably the work and legacy of Alfred Korzybski, a Polish-American philosopher and scientist. Korzybski is best known for developing General Semantics, a discipline he defined as "the study of the effect of language and symbol systems upon the human organism and its behavior." His seminal work, Science and Sanity: An Introduction to Non-Aristotelian Systems and General Semantics, published in 1933, laid out his core principles. A central tenet of General Semantics is the idea that "the map is not the territory," emphasizing the distinction between our internal representations of reality (maps) and reality itself (territory). Korzybski also introduced concepts such as structural differential, time-binding, and the importance of a non-identity attitude.

Beyond Korzybski himself and his philosophical system, the term "Korzybskis" might also appear in discussions about organizations or movements that follow his principles. For instance, the International Society for General Semantics (ISGS) is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to promoting Korzybski's work and the field of General Semantics. The society publishes the journal Et cetera and organizes conferences and educational programs. In a less formal context, "Korzybskis" could refer to individuals who are deeply engaged with or proponents of General Semantics, adopting its principles in their thinking and communication. The application of General Semantics extends to various fields, including education, psychotherapy, business, and personal development, aiming to improve clarity, reduce misunderstandings, and foster more effective human interaction.