Literary notes about Moderator (AI summary)
The term "moderator" appears in literature with a range of connotations that reflect its evolving role from facilitator to authoritative figure. In modern contexts, especially in panel discussions and online communications, the moderator is depicted as the person who introduces topics, manages dialogue, and even coordinates virtual conferences (see [1], [2], [3], [4], [5]). At the same time, historical and classical texts often imbue the term with an air of gravitas, where the moderator can be perceived as a divinely ordained authority or a leader, as seen in Montaigne’s essay and theological writings (see [6], [7], [8]). Moreover, even in earlier translations and discussions—whether referring to literal translations of Latin texts or as part of everyday conversation in meeting contexts—the word conveys an essential role of control and guidance (see [9], [10], [11], [12], [13]). This varied literary usage illustrates not only the semantic shifts over time but also the flexibility of the term in different cultural and technological settings.
- Panel Discussion: The Persian Walnut Situation Moderator : S. B. CHASE; Panel Members : H. L. CRANE, GILBERT BECKER, J. C. MCDANIEL, H. F. STOKE.
— from Northern Nut Growers Association Report of the Proceedings at the 44th Annual Meeting - In these panel discussions the moderator usually lays a little background as an introduction to the subject of the evening.
— from Northern Nut Growers Association Report of the Proceedings at the 44th Annual Meeting - " In large meetings, with free access for outsiders, the best strategy may be to appoint a Moderator-Editor.
— from The Online World by Odd De Presno - The moderator isn't going to do anything other than ask for any questions that you folks have on Carpathians at this time.
— from Northern Nut Growers Association Report of the Proceedings at the 44th Annual Meeting - To overcome this, many companies appoint moderator-organizers for their online conferences.
— from The Online World by Odd De Presno - My moderator is the authority of the divine will, that governs us without contradiction, and that is seated above these human and vain contestations.
— from Essays of Michel de Montaigne — Complete by Michel de Montaigne - He then studied theology, and became a pastor, and later superintendent (equal to a Bishop or Moderator) near Königsberg.
— from Some Jewish Witnesses For Christ by Aaron Bernstein - During the Congresses Herzl maintained throughout the role of leader and moderator.
— from The Jewish State by Theodor Herzl - Mr. Moderator, I have in my brief case a translation of the French book on walnut culture, and there is a section on root stocks.
— from Northern Nut Growers Association Report of the Proceedings at the 44th Annual Meeting - Populus Romanus, paullo ante gentium moderator, exutus imperio gloria iure, agitandi inops despectusque ne servilia quidem alimenta relicua habet.
— from Helps to Latin Translation at Sight by Edmund Luce - Mr. Moderator, I don't believe we are, provided that we maintain high standards in the varieties distributed and tested.
— from Northern Nut Growers Association Report of the Proceedings at the 44th Annual Meeting - Mr. Moderator, there is one remark that I want to make.
— from Northern Nut Growers Association Report of the Proceedings at the 44th Annual Meeting - Quintiliane, vagae moderator summe iuventae, Gloria Romanae, Quintiliane, togae. Mart.
— from Helps to Latin Translation at Sight by Edmund Luce
