<ul><li>Language is inherently imprecise, as demonstrated by a primary school math problem that revealed the difference between '2 times more than' and '2 times as many'.</li><li>Expertise can create blind spots, where years of formal training prevent individuals from understanding how certain phrases function in everyday language.</li><li>Translation gaps between human intention and machine execution can lead to semantic breakdowns, causing project failures in technology.</li><li>Improving translation capabilities in technology work involves restating requirements, establishing precise definitions, using multiple representations, considering different perspectives, and creating processes to resolve ambiguities.</li></ul>

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