"E-prime denotes a subgroup of the English language without the word "is". This can prevent a host of fallacies by forcing us to include the instrument of perception into our sentences."
Examples:
Edward Norton is a good actor. - Edward Norton seems to be a good actor based on his roles in Fight Club, The Illusionist, and American History: X.
The car is blue. - Based on my perceptions of color, the car appears to be blue.
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